wildflower - June 2,2001 (4)

I'm not really frightened of this cancer per se,
I am frightened of it coming back.
I'm frightened mostly that I haven't done a good job
of taking care of myself.
I need to get over this illness and make a secure life for myself,
no matter how ordinary or mundane.

wildflower

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