By Dawn Oswald
Lymphedema
What is it?
Lymph is a colorless fluid, but I see black
Edema is excess fluid in my arm, which I see red
How angry I feel
Why did I get it?
Was I chosen for a reason?
Did the cancer cause it?
Yes, the cancer spread
I did not deserve it
Neither do you
I don’t want it
Be angry
Get mad
Do something about it
Someone help me
Can it be helped?
Yes, it can be
Helped by angels
Touched by the angel’s hands
An angel to perform a procedure
Whatever the help you need, get it
Do not let lymphedema ruin your life
Take back your life
Get your arm back
Back to normal
Normal as it can be
Do the things you used to do
You win by getting the right help
The right therapist
The right surgeon
The right equipment
You fight for you
I did
Fight for your independence
You deserve it
You deserve to be happy again
Free from pain and deformity
Free from losing your independence
Get help
I did
Now I am back to being me
Mrs. Independence
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