The Routine Letter

Have you ever thought,
after a terrible experience.
That you'll never feel that way again?
I did.

I had never been so scared in my life.
I remember it like it was yesterday.
the day my world fell apart.
A letter waiting.

My mother opened it,
in her privacy.
I couldn't see her face,
but I knew she was scared.

After several weeks of back n forth,
She was referred to a surgeon.
The day she let me know,
I felt like being sick.

My fathers tears shocked me,
to my core.
I knew she was ill,
But he was losing faith.

After months of ill health,
and deterioration.
patience was running thin,
and so was hope.

So, its routine.
I kept telling myself.
Its routine.
something like 60% chance of survival.
No problem.

But what about the other 40..?

Cancer sucks,
and it slaps hard.
it stings your face,
then laughs hard.

But it can laugh harder.

When she woke up,
I'd never laughed so hard in my life.
She was alive!
Its our turn to slap back.
Against all odds,
My mother smiles.

Mum, I love you!
Don't do that to me again!!!
Ever!!