Stay Resolute

By William Laferriere

Well now

Who’s to say

What the cause is, and

What contribution did I make

And will this get resolved

Does it get resolved

How

What questions need I ask

How many chemo drugs will be proffered

Which ones will I need

Which will produce the desired result

Which yield the nastiest side effects

What are the percentages

Can they work to my advantage

Surgery

Oh boy

More of the same

Talk to me about options

Please mention all

After all

It’s my body in the mirror

It’s my decision

But I need help