The Path Uncharted

Man lumbers through time a day at a time

High points, low points each accepted in stride

Never a thought to a shortened lifeline

Crosses the mind to contrive a divide

Then, one day, silently methodical

An evil power pervades life’s domain

To bring a challenge beyond nominal

And resets the clock in negative gain

Labelled a victim, surrender implied

A target of pity and raindrop tears

Subdued but showered in love fortified

The person draws breath with voice very clear

“Wait not a moment for life to happen. Forge onward, head high, and live your passion”

THE PATH UNCHARTED – SYNOPSIS

I became very pensive as I followed Ken through months of toxic therapy. It saddened me to watch him become submissive to the disease and to the people around him. I loathed the words “cancer victim” as it implied being conquered. I mused how little thought is given to one’s timeline until it is threatened. The last two lines bellow my rallying cry on Ken’s behalf.