Ordinary/Extraordinary

(Chemotherapy, Cycle 4, No. 2)

Ordinary/Extraordinary: To repeat, the two become one here On this ward. Staff doing their ordinary duties, Patients receiving their ordinary treatments, But with the combination of the two, Somehow, something extraordinary happens. Patients: The levels of forbearance, Bravery, vulnerability And dignity, Stubborn and calm In the face of a disease That is flat-out chasing them down, some... Their ordinary is extraordinary, Their extraordinary ordinary Here, Week in, week out. Staff: All at times seem flying, Even when walking about, Duties, every single one, Care-fully, professional and calm too. KIND - Always kind. And No big deal. Their ordinary too is extraordinary, Their extraordinary ordinary. Both are amazing And demand my respect.

-CS Lathrop
- 09/05/2023