In a perfect world the earth's orbit
Would not change from its ellipse
Each year would be still celebrated
To mark our planet's annual trips
Time would still be measured
In days spinning past unceasing
The tides would still rise and fall
Like the oceans deep breathing
In a perfect world I would not be writing this
Trying to keep my thoughts far removed
From thinking about your diagnosis
Trying to find ways to be helpful
Waiting and not worrying is not easy
Time crawls as if I'm holding my breath
As the days lurch ahead quickly to your surgery
Counting down ten days away tomorrow
Thinking through everything getting prepared
To be ready for the moment to let it all go
To suspend probability and all possible outcomes
To arrive at your actuality hoping for the best
Events happen in life that change everything
Teaching us lessons we never forget
Tell the people you love that you love them
Take the time to take in each precious day
When your life hangs in the balance you realize
What is important and to never mind the rest
What you will take away from this experience
That will carry you through all that comes next
