Enough?
The Sun tries to obliterate it
Push it back
Silence it
Keep it still
Night takes its turn
Deceptive sentry
It lets them in
Gives them voice
My mind is a tumultuous storm
Can they see my mark?
Has anyone heard my voice?
Have I done enough?
June 8, 2021
My very dear friend had been officially declared cancer-free, was in the survivor program and was dealing with complications of reconstruction from breast cancer. I felt my job at this point was to be her support, be her friend, her advocate and make her laugh with my usual silliness. If you know Helen Krosky, you know the nicest person that walks this earth and are so lucky to be her friend. You also know that one day, years ago, Eric Danielson made the unfortunate mistake of confusing the two of us, and we (I) have never and will never let him live it down. It works out in my favor because who doesn't want to be mistaken for Helen? Of course, once my mouth opens, you realize your foolish mistake, not to mention the pure fact we look nothing alike in the first place. However, I have half-joked since that day that I want to be Helen's twin. June 8, 2021. That was the day I started my journey as Helen's twin. I got the call from the nurse with results from the previous ...
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