New Poem: POST-CAR-T THERAPY, POST-HOSPITAL

 after 30 days in and out of hospital 

 getting to briefly know doctors, nurses and custodians

 I come home and feel beatific 

 trying to love just about everyone 

 taking my medication regardless of aftertaste

 gathering strength 

 becoming a day person instead of night owl

 hoping to re-engage with the outside world 

 for as long as possible 

New Poem: HERE I STILL AM

 so glad to know that I have no problems down there

 the last colonoscopy unearthed small precancerous polyps

 three years and two plus months later, apparently nothing

 I received the color colonic pictures, thought about UNCUT GEMS

 waiting for the doctor’s official all clear letter

 wanting to be here for the next one in five years