Cancer

[Mwaba don]

A sad and tearing anger was laying on my chest
in the midst of growing uncertainty
as a numb feeling was recurring in my body,
“You have Cancer” the doctor said, at First.

Pooh… there must be a mistake?
for a couple of seconds my world went black
but as bold as hope is I held myself back
as I recalled my family’s presence.

Empathy covered their faces
as I wondered if I would live or die
or if life would ever be enjoyable
as they stood in silence with tears in their eyes.

But, I chose not to give in to despair,
my family’s presence was my only strength
that to empower myself I listened in faith to knowledge of health
because my family is my vision of hope.

Though I may remember the day I was told
That moment came with gratitude in itself,
that is, to learn to stay on my feet choosing not miss my life
Keeping my faith and strengths, seeking health everyday.

I write and tell this story
it’s like a prayer for me and a guide for my family
likewise, it’s a guide for the community,
raising awareness that we may live in understanding and joy.

Though times may come when it drowns me down
it taught me best to stay on my feet
Seeking balance and to be content
it taught me best to leave despair behind.

Therefore, I seek good health everyday
taking care of myself a little more
living with passion and furthermore
always to be Happy!

(Note: Based on a conversation with my aunt)