This is a poem I wrote last week, whilst I was radioactive and not allowed near my children, due to receiving radioactive iodine 131 for Thyroid Cancer. The aim of this, was to illuminate any cancer and thyroid cells on a full body scan, to see if my radiotherapy in May 2013 has worked or not. I will get results on December 20th.
This is obviously a difficult time, as I'm such a maternal person. Being unable to go within a metre of my children, is so so hard. For them, and for me. The twins are only 18 months and they don't understand. Bunny is 6 and does understand, but she still finds it tough too.
I wrote this during my time alone.
Geiger counter
Hush Geiger Counter.
Don't you know?
I've showered,
FOUR times today!
You won't find cleaner pores,
or shinier hair
Hush Geiger Counter.
Don't you know?
My girls and I,
need our cuddles.
I've shed radioactive tears,
and washed them away.
Shush Geiger counter.
Don't you know?
I've scrubbed,
those finger tingles away.
I can't feel the iodine,
emitting anymore.
Hush Geiger counter.
Don't you know?
It's time to kill my cancer,
leave me to live.
I've waited patiently,
for normality.
©Emma Day
Wednesday Words has been slipping lately. Not many people have been linking up, and those that do, haven't been commenting on others. It's really easy to join in. You can blog your own work, or you can blog something you've seen before that you like, as long as you fully credit the author.
It can be a poem, prose, quote, lyrics or a short story.
Please do come back a few hours after linking up your post, and comment on at least two of the other entries. I am going to start linking to my favourite post each week.
Thankyou to everyone who joined in last week, and welcome to Kate On Thin Ice, for joining in for the first time, with a gripping poem.
My favourite #WednesdayWords post from last week was by The Adventures of a Yorkshire Mum. I have witnessed a lot of compassion over the last year, and in the most unexpected of places, but some people in this world, are sadly not that way inclined. Michaela chose a quote online, which stands up, against the less compassionate people of this world, and shows them what motherhood is really about. I was really moved by this post.
xxx
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I sincerely hope and pray you get the all clear. You are so brave and I’m sure you get so much strength from your beautiful children. You’ll be in my thoughts on the big results day! All linked up xx
This is so touching. Knowing how much you miss your girls when you can’t cuddle them or be near them, your heart comes through. xx
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Such a beautiful and moving poem. Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you until 20th December. x
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Oh honey I am so glad it is over, and you’ve washed it right out of your hair and pores. You’re back with your girls and eating normally again.
Thank God, and prayers for 20th December.
Liska xx
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Very moving, must be a very difficult time for you all xxx
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A heartbreaking poem, cannot imagine what you’ve been through. Hope you can hug your babies now x
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Oh that’s so poignant Emma. You handle all this so professionally – I’m massively impressed by your determination. Good luck with the results, and I hope to be able to join you on your walk
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A wonderful poem Emma. Your bravery constantly reminds me just how strong a lady you really are. I truly hope to be able to meet up with you around the time of your results and I have everything crossed that it is a proper celebration for you. Thank you for linking to Prose for Thought – I will link back tomorrow x
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A heartfelt poem – I can’t imagine how difficult it must be not to hug your little ones! I have three sons and their cuddles keep me sane. I hope the results of the test are everything you hope for. And I’ve not found the Wednesday Words linky before but it sounds like a great idea. I will be joining in soon! #prose4T
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Oh yes please do! Wednesday Words has been going for about a year now. x