Saturday 28th October 

"Why can't I?" you ask 
With a hopeful plea 
You try and you try 
But the answers aren't free 
You know, deep inside 
You've got strength to find 
So chase your dreams 
Leave your doubts behind 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Friday 27th October 

To Exeter 
Oncology 
End of the trial 
Ten years for me 
Uneasy feelings 
Weigh heavily 
Safety blanket 
Is gone you see 
Melanoma 
Uncertainty 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Thursday 26th October 

The winds of change blow 
The seasons transform 
Within us, the strength 
To weather the storm 
Live the life now 
With purpose and grace 
Every step forward 
A new breath to embrace 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Wednesday 25

Back in a routine 
Much to wash and clean 
This life has its rhythm 
And I've made my decision 
To be able to travel 
Watch adventures unravel 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Tuesday 24th October 

A very early flight 
Taking off, dark as night 
Soon sunrise, golden light 
Beautiful morning sight 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Monday 23rd 

Off we go 
To Faro 
Flying home 
Tomorrow 

Love you so much 
Beloved sons 
Treasured Mum 
xxxxx 

Sunday 22nd October 

Rainy days and Sundays 
Sitting in dry cafés 

Watching the wind and rain 
With a look of disdain 

Hot coffee and toasties 
So good for times like these 

We bought an umbrella 
Protects from the weather 

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Saturday 20th October 

Saturday 
Saunterings 
Waterway 
Wanderings 

Love you so much 
Precious sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Friday 20th October 

Off to the beach again 
A mix of sun and clouds 
Just enjoying the warmth 
Relaxing away from crowds 
On the ferry ride back 
Breathing in the sea air 
Living life peacefully 
Happy, without a care  

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx 

Thursday 19th October 

This mask I wear
So you can't see
The pain inside 
The real me 

Hidden from view 
The anxiety 
Innermost thoughts
Are quite beastly 

A phone consult
At nine thirty
Procedure prep
A priority 

The next few weeks 
Appointment spree
Just checking in
With oncology

Out of the blue
Colonoscopy 
A CT scan
Dermatology 

It bubbles up
Scanxiety 
Then the waiting
Results to me 

Thus, in my head
Not so carefree
A big black cloud
Hangs heavily 

Not all is as
It should be 
A rollercoaster 
Emotionally

Love you so much 
Treasured sons 
Beloved Mum 
xxxxx