Roots of Healing – Life changing disease Part 7

Post-surgery experience

This poem describes my post-surgery experience. Discharged with medication and crutches, I found comfort in a treehouse retreat and shared time there with my daughter, who took care of me. I struggled to accept the restrictions on movement the surgery had left me with. My focus shifted to healing and recuperating, emphasising the need for patience and endurance. This poem is Part 7 of a series about my journey with cancer. Beverley Joy

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After surgery, I was discharged

With medication and crutches

I was equipped to go home and recuperate

Then come back for them to radiate.

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I cried as I walked through the treehouse

My daughter had searched for and found

To rest and heal in this quiet retreat

Following the chaos of the previous weeks.

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Old rustic furniture, stained timber

Every room had a tree-top view

The ocean rumbled in the distance

Trees rustled in the breeze.

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But I was tormented by an image

Fixed in my mind

Of me lying on a bed of nails

Piercing up and down my spine.

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So, a new vision of my spinal fusion

Was of new roots growing

Then sprouting from my spine

To grow angel wings of hope.

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With every ache of stabbing pain

I drew on patience and resilience

Resting in nature’s creative timing

To heal and gain strength and meaning.

Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry © 2023 All Rights Reserved.

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The Friendship of Pain – Life changing disease Part 2

Stop and Listen to pain – Life changing disease Part 3

Waiting for results – Life changing disease Part 4

The Diagnosis – Life changing disease Part 5

Rods and Screws – Life changing disease Part 6

Zapped – Life changing disease Part 8

Climbing Back to Normal – Life changing disease Part 9

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