White Noise

Gold cherry
Poem of the week

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 14 Sep 2026
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36 comments
 

Now I'm in the system riding on ocean

waves of chemotherapy and medication

deeper than anything I've known before,

needles bruise; feeding Pembrolizumab –

Aprepitant – Ondansetron.

 

Restore this malfunctioning body, let me

be pure...crush the enemy. I imagine good

cells as they glow in bright white light that

shimmers as I anticipate autumn's energy

for release of repressng heat.

 

But still now constant white noise combs my

hearing after fourth treatment, encompassed

reverberation, high pitched nuisance that's

depriving me of calm.

 

Gently awaken tranquility before petals open,

those spring colours transforming elegance that

spread memories of my youth, where breathing

space gives hope before reality kicks in leaving

chills to envelope my thoughts once again.

 

Certificate PG
Poem
Dear Diary
Journal
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

So glad your muse has paid a visit, Jenny. It's quite beautiful. Words matter. Getting those feelings out is good for the soul. Happy that a weight had been lifted that Saturday giving you the energy to pen this piece. Thinking of you over here in the Hudson Valley as I await that good Fall weather. I was a Fall and Winter child as well. Hugs to you, dear Jenny.

Rich

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rich, so good to hear from you. I know what you mean about the Fall, Autumn is my favourite time of year too. The weather is great for going out for walks and having energy which I've so lacked through this summer. 

I'm doing good at the moment, but taking it steady, it's so easy to overdo it when you feel well, then that's when my health takes a fall. I have to admit to getting out of breath pretty quick when out walking, so I tend to stop and take a breather every so often, even on short walks, but it's good to be alive and able to sleep at night without the dreaded coughing.

I hope things are well with you and yours and life is treating you well. Many thanks for stopping by and thinking of me, it's gratefully appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Mark Say on

One of those that combines pain and beauty.

We're all rooting for you Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm glad that you've captured the pain and beauty of the poem, that's what I was aiming for. I suppose for me the pain has made me stronger. It's hard to put into words that out of a bad situation can come beauty, but having been through chemo I now realize that suffering can either make or break a person. After four years of living with cancer and not even knowing I had it until this year has put a strain on my body, but now I'm just so glad to be alive and breathing each day.

Your words are a tonic Mark and I'm very grateful for them.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

It's wonderful to see a poem from you and to know you are progressing in a healthier direction. Feeling stronger and creative between treatments is a good sign. Your poem is touching and beautifully imagined, And Autumn is my favorite season too; the changing leaves and cool nights are a much needed pleasure after the extreme heat of summer. Take care my friend and be assured many prayers for renewed health are flowing your way. smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

you know it's wonderful to be sleeping so well at night these days and makes such a difference to my health and mood. You wouldn't believe the relief I get from not having endless hours of coughing. It's also a blessing to be writing again which I've so missed through the summer.

I'm so happy autumn's nearly here, it still feels like summer in England and the leaves aren't falling yet, but that's okay for me. I'm due my next chemo on Friday 25th, but although I know it's doing me good I'm not looking forward to the after effects of having brain fog and not being able to do much but sleep for five to ten days, especially when there's so much to do.

I will keep positive and I'm grateful for your support and prayers at this time.

Many thanks.

Jenny. x

 

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