No rain

 

No rain

 

I will think again 

About losing this oestrogen. 

Am dry in and out 

My skin looks like grout

It's like a garden that has no rain.

 

My body, it looks a mess

In the dark I get undressed.

Keep feeling hot ,

Covered in rashes and spots ,

It's not just about missing a breast.

 

They say the side effects 

Can leave you tired and wrecked,

But the drug benefits 

Outweigh the negatives 

But don't know what else to expect.

 

Life has been turned on its head

Spending more time in bed.

Irritable and itchy,

At times very bitchy 

Emotions overtaken by dread.

 

Any treatment received, am glad,

Overall, not doing so bad!

Now the daily meds

And what lies ahead

Can't help but feel so sad.

 

My energy level’s decreased

But got my marbles at least!

My body has tightened

Can’t help feeling frightened,

The radiation will soon be unleashed.

 

Trying to stay on the bright side,

Smile through bleary eyes.

So frightened inside

But not even cried,

At times try to brush it aside.

 

Now a little fresh blood 

Not normal but wasn't a flood.

I feel so afraid 

And a little dismayed,

Wilting like a flower bud.

 

It's almost gone, the rain 

How quickly it has drained.

No love, no passion,

Like it's gone out of fashion 

It will never be back again.

 

Copyright Linda Lawrence

31/01/2026

Hannah

 

Hannah

 

You've been so supportive and strong for others,

A lovely wife and wonderful mother.

You've seen illness and used your tough love ,

Now the shoe is on the other foot and I'll give you a shove!

 

Am pushing my own treatment aside , worried how you're feeling 

Your radiotherapy is part of your rouge cell healing.

Every laser is killing unwanted invasion 

And hope my attitude will help with some persuasion!

 

You may feel sore and feel some pain 

But for you , so many more years you've gained !

Thank goodness - we can't do without your smile-

To make us laugh , while you hairstyle!

 

So lovely Hannah ,you're allowed to be scared 

You've endured so much, understand and to be fair.

You're very much loved and with such a great prognosis 

In 2026 you'll turn your back on your '25 diagnosis.

 

Please take radiotherapy on the chin.

Even if it burns your skin.

Think of it as killing your evil 

And next year won't be such an upheaval .

 

Linda xx