A moment of devastation
Millimeters on Roentgen examination
Within the sweet softness of her breast
Between rib cage and image plate pressed
Surgeon search
Second opinion
Plans emerge
Pathology dominion
Not a moment of hesitation
To bravely face radical mutilation
But fate decided all
The malignancy was small
Chemo avoided
Scar warnings
Team divided
Waiting haunting
Daily moments of radiation
Facing threats of burned skin
She drove alone with determination
To fight the fight and win.
Yearly moments of trepidation
Each mammogram her life decides
She warrants admiration
My amazing incredible bride.
Augustus / Folsom, LA / December 2016