I wanted to write about loneliness
Until she said she was accepted at the trial and the new chemo showed great promise

I wanted to write about darkness
Until she said she was relieved that the side effects were only nausea and fatigue

I wanted to write about pain
Until she said they found out her broken rib was because she was coughing so much

I wanted to write about loss
Until she said she had found faith because she finally allowed herself to believe