A long day and a poem

Its been a more trying day today.  The bone marrow stimulating injections definitely make lots of things worse, nerve pain, bone pain, tiredness.  I spent the morning in bed and wrote a poem which was rather fun and therapeutic.  I have debated whether or not to share it but as the essence of this blog is sharing the good, the bad and the ugly I decided I should.  I am not a writer or poet by any stretch of imagination, as you can see, but this summed up my feelings for me today :-)

ONE DAY AT A TIME

One day at a time,
That's how I got through,
The journey of Chemo,
The poisonous stew.

One day at a time,
Friends and family by my side,
Rooting me on,
Not letting me hide.

One day at a time,
Losing my hair,
Learning what matters,
and just not to care.

One day at a time,
Feeling so sick,
That I just couldn't think,
or get a grip!

One day at a time,
Slowly coming to terms,
the reality of Cancer,
and all that it means.

One day at a time,
I couldn't refrain
From gobbling down medicine,
To deal with the pain.

One day at a time,
Skin peeling off,
From inside my body,
Feeling so rough.

One day at a time,
Going for a walk,
To keep myself moving,
Even just round the block.

One day at a time,
Injecting myself every night,
To ward off infection,
And keep up the fight

One day at a time,
Still living my life,
Doing my job,
Being Mother and Wife

One day at a time,
It's not all been bad,
I've kept myself going,
Adventures I've had

One day at a time,
The people in my life,
Have lifted me up,
Above all the strife

One day at a time,
I've accepted the help,
Of beautiful people,
who's kindness I've felt

One day at a time,
More love I have found,
From strangers and family
And friends all around.

One day at a time,
My children have taught,
That what's most important
Can never be bought.

One day at a time,
Is a good mantra to keep,
It's taught me a lot,
It helps me to sleep.

One day at a time,
My journey goes on,
I now live my life,
To this simple song.....
                                       one
                                       .......day
                                              ......at
                                                    ...a
                                                       ....time.