the will and my spirit to live are located on my sternum

Through surgeries and treatment.

Being told I’d die.

My heartbeat feels more pronounced than ever before. 

I hear it beat through my ribcage, pulsing and trying to break through.   

This is where I feel my energy to pick myself up,

to get through, smile and be grateful for what we have. 

My spirit is strong and despite the circumstances,

there is lots of peace, fight and light ahead.