Haikus

I awake - surreal A tale I dreamt as I slept Scars - Reality.

Anti - nausea pills

Hide in my purse like soldiers Waiting to defend

Nurse in hazmat suit "For my protection, not yours"

Dressed to kill cancer

Of tea and tissues

And items of great comfort Necessary things

Which bring me great warmth

As I shiver in chemo Crying toxic tears.

A thistle grew tall spreading its cancerous seed Eliminate it -

It must be removed! Lingering day after day

Yanked from earthen bed

The garden - transformed Ugliness swiftly removed Beauty can flourish

Crying while dreaming

Are nightmares reality?

When will I awake?

Elliptical paths Cycle of repeat - worn floor

Endlessly looping

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