Maybe Even Pray

You invaded her lymph nodes,

slowly taking over the white blood cells.

A small bump nearly hid, until noticed by doctors.

Cancer, lymphoma tainted our tongues.

Spreading to destroy B and T cells,

doctors poked and prodded for their tests,

while cancer, lymphoma tainted our tongues.

Leaving me, to pray.

Doctors took biopsies, images, and samples for their tests,

All the while telling her to just make plans,

maybe even pray.

But the pain resides deeper than scar tissue.

Friends try to make elaborate plans,

thinking it can ease away with the new situation,

but the memories burn deeper than scar tissue,

with the smells of chemotherapy and wigs.

She thought if she did not dwell on the situation,

the pain would be bearable,

with the side effects of chemotherapy and wigs.

Maybe this new experimental drug will be stronger than last time.

The pain would be bearable,

if you never invaded her lymph nodes,

Hopefully this new experimental drug will fight harder than last time.

Cancer, lymphoma has forever tainted our tongues.