No huge New Year’s resolutions
from an imperfect me,
but the least I can do
is help other survivors through.
Well, let’s see…
First, I’ll be an encourager
for regular screenings
in this time of the virus,
the better for all of us.
I’ll mask up everywhere
and kindness will spread.
We need that now
to get ahead.
When a friend is waiting anxiously
for a scan not yet read,
I’ll utter soothing words
to counter the dread.
Waiting is painful
for he and for she,
I’ll simply tell them
I am here for thee.
Third and most importantly,
I’ll thank all the caregivers
for their unflagging devotion
tending to all of our ills,
physical and emotional.
For they are the key
to our peace of mind
God knows we need it, too,
as we coast into ’22.
Happy New Year!
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