Those Words...

In life there are no fewer
scary words than,
“You can’t be cured”.
Sitting across from an
expert who says those
words freezes you.
Your mind abandons
reality and tries to
deal with the uncertainties
of the future.
Whether the illness is
chronic or terminal.,,
the immediate effect is the same.
“ I’m not going to get better.”
The thought of dealing
with an affliction that impacts
all things creates a new normal
not just for you, but for every one
around you. Questions rage,
Can I travel, can I work,
can I raise the family and can I make love.
The questions become reality,
at least for the moment.
Your mind becomes a maze
without answers no matter
which way you turn.
You flounder until
a soft hand squeeze yours
and you hear your
ticket back to reality,
“It’ll be alright”. Suddenly
your not alone and it all
seems workable.
Love conquers all
 even the scariest of words.