Happy Halloween

Dark days

Cold nights

Brilliant sky

As the stars tease

The last bit of autumn.

Squeezing out all the

Candy coated days

And milk chocolate nights.

A trick

Like your body turning

On itself

A treat

Like starting to heal.

The magic of the season.

Sunday

Day of rest

End of October

Orange and red

Still spill

Over the rooftops.

A thin colorful line

Between grey shingles

And clouds.

Dotting the horizon

With lingering hope

Holding off

The bare winter.

TGIF

And last maybe chemo

Batting 500

Maybe the last chemo.

Then on to reclaiming

And healing my body

Before radiation.

At least then

I'm only burning it

Not poisoning it.

Bad news/Good news

Doctor appointment/New doctor
Lots to discuss/Lots of information
Lots of options/Choose what fits
Chemo Thursday/Maybe over soon
Radiation next/The sooner the better
Port still in/But coming out soon!

Waiting Room

Warm wood paneling can't

Take the chill off

A depressing waiting room.

The earth tone walls

Attempt to keep you grounded.

But your mind can't help

But drift to the various stages

Of deseases there.

A multitude of scarves and wigs

Can't sheild the fearful faces

And anxious eyes.

The friendship of held hands

And smiles shared help,

But can't disguise

The waiting room.

Yoga

A nice relaxing stretch

Like the days before

The next chemo.

Opening my body

Palms up

Accepting whatever

The moment brings.

Ponder This

Not bad for the Vikings-

It gives us hope.

Bid 'em Up

Lots of laughter

From the heart.

Conversation sparkling

Like diamonds.

Call a spade

A spade.

And join the club.

Cards with

Family and friends.

At the Zoo

Fine fall foliage,

Lions and tigers and bears

Oh my.

What a nice day

For a visit to the zoo.

Mouse in the House

It must be fall

even the mice

Want to cozy up

And be warm.

On silent footpads

Only a cat can hear

They scurry to find

A soft nesting spot.

But between cats

And Gary's broom

They soon rediscover

The joys of the

Great outdoors!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I'm tired of pretty pink ribbons.

I think a skull and crossbones

Would fit Halloween better.

TGIMEA
Teacher's code
For 3 days off!

Sunday Supper

Connie's magical soup
Made my day.
I don't know
If it was the delicious flavor
Or the drugs just took effect
But I finally had an appetite
And enjoyed eating!

Lessons Learned

I keep waiting

For the big life lesson

I'm suppose to learn from all this.

Stop and smell the roses-

I already have a lovely garden.

Appreciate loved ones-

I hope you know how much

You mean to me.

Live each day to the fullest-

I've enjoyed my life.

Go with the flow-

I feel like a puddle.

Be in the moment-

Even the not so good ones.

Maybe, that's the lesson-

There is no big lesson.

Maybe it's just

One day after another

Keep moving forward.

It's only from a distance

We can see the big picture.

Saturday

Watching the yard sale

From my window

People come and go

Furniture changes positions

Families stop

Piles dwindle

Shadows stretch

Out as leisurely

As the day.

30+ Years

I love the way you've
Been there for me.
With just a word
Or a jello parfait.
I appreciate all the
Quiet nights
You let me rest
Even though
It's the same thing
We've done all week.
I appreciate all
the love we've shared
And saved up
For times like this.
I love you.
You are my world.

Thursday

Herceptin

But no flu shot

Since I already

Have a fever.

Getting better

Towards the weekend.

Enjoying the weather

Through the window.

Silver Lining

Overwhelmed
This time by generosity
After a tough weekend
I was surprised
That school families
Have been putting together
A nice surprise.
Their empathy and sympathy
Displayed in a beautiful basket
Of gift cards, lotions, wishes
And love.
Their children make my day.
Their compassion
Makes my life's work
Fulfilling.

Tuesday

Principal gave me 1/2 day off
What to do
Sit and read
Enjoy the sun
Pet a cat-
But I'm out when
My head hits the pillow.

Monday
Urgent Care
Antibiotics
And lots of rest!

Autumn Breezes

Leaves pouring down
Like hot peppers
Red and yellow flakes
To spice up
The landscape.

Saturday on the couch

Friday on Steroids

Thirsty Thursday

Pumping in

All those drugs

Makes me thirsty.

Gary suggested

A gelato drip

To flush it all out.

"Whether" Report

Record high today

Record low tomorrow

Chemo tornado

Causing commotion.

10-4

Sometimes we worry

About things

That never happen.

Sometimes we forget

To enjoy the moment

In the midst of our worry.

Sometimes things

Turn out ok.

80 Degrees in October

A cold brick

School building

Warmer on the outside

Than the inside.

Sun streaked branches

Waving at the windows

Beckoning

Come out and play!

October Autopsy

A path of red

Slices through

The trees

Bleeding fall colors.

Sunny Saturday

Content

To sit

With a cat

In my lap.

Sun creeping

Across the covers

Creating patterns

And shadows

As fingers

Caress soft fur

And sighs.