Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Years of My Life

A Journey from 1944 to … Now

2005–2006 School Year
Western Reserve Academy

Yes, I was back—another year.
Though cancer had created … fear.

And here’s another tale to tell:
Another cancer came, as well.

The summer of 2004–
Oh, just a bit of time before

I got that stunning prostate news—
A year of living Cancer Blues!

A squamous cell—a forehead spot.
The surgeon took it (cost a lot).

But this was all a preview for
The cancer that I feared much more!

But I regained some strength—and felt
That with this hand that I’d been dealt

I could … adapt. And so it was.
I learned what resolution does.

I loved the year—yes, once again.
In ways it was as it had been.

But we had had some splendid news—
The sort you’d love if you could choose:

In February (year before)
We had a grandson we’d adore.

And Logan is the youngster’s name—
He loves his sports—oh, any game!

But best of all? The precious part?
That young man has enormous heart.

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