How Lucky Am I?

What ordinary miracles I witness each
day?
Dissection carried through preserved
planes
deep below skin, fat, and fascia,
to expose those cavities closed.
I place my hands upon the mass,
and release its noxious embrace.
Meticulous closure carefully crafted,
Each bite placed precisely.
With cancer removed, a glimpse of hope
granted.
How lucky am I?

Sean Stokes, MD


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