Cancer, unfortunately, trickles along

In summer, winter, spring or fall.

I admire the doctors who do research

For curing cancer, for them, is their call.

So to step aside for a moment in time

Enjoying the wonderful gifts of summer,

Swimming, biking, or eating ice cream

Just being with your sister or brother.

Is a balm for the soul, we all know,

For it refreshes the mind each day.

But soon summertime is over and gone

And back in the lab are they.

Who stay steady in their purpose and goal,

For to cure cancer is a daunting task

Requiring persistence and long hours of toil.

So as these summer days are ending

This is my wish for you,

That your summer break has refreshed your mind

And you can return to your research - a new.

© Sue McCollum