– The Snarling Wolf
excerpted from Kaiulani Facciani’s book, Whatever Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Strong.
You don’t “beat” stage IV breast cancer.
The most you can do is grab the snarling wolf
by the throat and hold it at arm’s length,
trying not to be intimidated by the fangs
and the spittle and the intensity of its desire
to rip you to pieces.
If you’re lucky, you temporarily tame it
or it may tire itself out for awhile
but you are always on your guard,
knowing it will eventually awaken and attack again.
Right now, he is snoring softly at my feet.
Be vewy, vewy qui-yet.
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Published by Snarling Wolf, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing inspiration, information, and support to people facing challenges, including health challenges, including cancer.
Your post made me nervous so I am sending much love, and more hugs. XXXOOOOOOO’S