dear, daffodil

for all those affected...
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for one more laugh-til-we-cry moment
one more cup of tea with our favourite book
another moment in the sweet summer sun

for one more soccer game
another trip to
the cabin at the lake
one more dance to our favourite song

for another picnic in the park
for your strength to return
for a dance at our wedding

for negative test results
one more bear hug
for you to hold your grandchild

for another swim in the sea
one last glance at your favourite painting
one more chapter in our friendship

for your chemo treatments to end
for surgery to work, this time
for the hospital stays to end

for one more year
one more day
just one last chance to say "I love you."

              to stop cancer from getting the last word.

for you.