Living in the Now
The start of the next Cancer Diary. I was waiting for my Chemo results.
Sat in the waiting room.
It’s dark in there,
stress in every corner,
pulling at your sleeve.
Telling stories…
make-believe,
dreams
of bright tomorrows,
for those
who play the game.
Sitting alone….yet not.
Surrounded by memories,
cold ashes of past lives.
I can’t stay here,
tied to the past,
while looking for a future.
A life that used to be.
I’m back now,
in a world I understand.
For me
there is no past,
no future,
only the now.
I’m living in the now.
As you rightly say, Mike, it is no use looking at the past or trying to anticipate the future. To use a football analogy, you have to play one game at the time and hope for the best. You have shown in your writing a determined resilience and that does you proud. It’s good to see your fighting spirit in this new environment. Chin up, my friend.
Best wishes, Luigi
Thanks for reading my effort Luigi, as you may have read in the other comments, it’s not been easy of late. This was the expression of this time. So pleased you liked it mate. I will try and get back to the writing.
Mike
This is a very honest write. I’m sorry to read that you’re sick. I send you all my best wishes man.
Kind of you to take the time, just pleased you enjoyed the read. All best wishes gratefully received
Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for sharing this very moving poem. ‘Stress in every corner, pulling at my sleeve’ says it all. Living in the Now is a great attitude which I feel sure will help you. You will be in my thoughts.
Eira
Thank you your kind words mean a lot. Living in the now is what I try and achieve. ..I don’t always manage it. I won’t give up trying.
Mike
Hello mate, thanks for dropping by. Your words of wisdom are always welcome on my work. Writing has been difficult for me through the Chemo, concentration being the main problem. Each time a new situation develops, I have to adjust to the new demands, Chemo was a bastard. The poem arrived it’s own format, WABD seems to have a mind of its own, all I did was center it. HaHa! Since the end of the Chemo ive been able to get out and about, coast and Dartmoor are on our doorstep. Still can’t do Big walks, but it’s getting better.… Read more »
Now is the only time any of us can use Mike. A poignant poem of courage and hope. Thanks for sharing this and good luck.
Thanks for the kind words mate, blinkers on and going for it
Mike