Breathe In

Breathe In.

I close my eyes as I try to sleep,

But my mind wonders uncontrollably

Breathe Out.

It goes to my health first,

Thinking of the next blood test, the next scan,

The results I dread every time.

Breathe In.

I know I’m fine; I know if I keep at good health,

I will be fine,

But my head doesn’t agree.

Breathe Out.

I start to think about my future.

Will my kids have this?

Will I need a tank? An operation?

Breathe In.

But I will be fine. I will carry on.

I will fight whatever comes my way.

Breathe Out.

Finally Sleep.