Grateful
/She lounges by pool
Leopard print bikini
Survivor's scars on display
Sips a bellini
Sunglasses perched
On short, spiky hair
Dyed vibrant purple
Did it as a dare
Indulges recent passion
For fun, adventure
Learned not to leave
Fulfillable dreams for later
Experienced life's fragility
At first hand
Fear, anger, frustration,
Uncertainty in command
Grateful to find herself
In remission
Each additional moment
Worthy of celebration
By Margaret Karim
From: United Kingdom