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Black and white
held up to the light
As I wait, biting
what's left of my nails
Black or white
Yes or no
Clean or not
Stay or go
Black and white
but something's not right
The evil could hide
in plain sight when
there's not enough night
to contrast with the day
on the x-ray
White on white
Cotton in snow
doesn't quite show
so how do I know?
Fifty-fifty chance
they miss a spot,
report that it's not
and then, what?
Black and white
And I sit tight
trying to fight my fears
All of these years
Being told I'm clear
but all may not be
as it appears.
Poet's Comment: I don't usually explain my poems, but this is about early breast cancer detection and it's important. Did you know that breast density influences the accuracy of a mammogram? Dense breast tissue is comprised of less fat and more glandular tissue. On a mammogram, dense tissue appears white and cancerous tumors also appear white, making it nearly impossible to "see" the tumor. While mammogram can find about 98% of cancers in women with fatty breast tissue, it finds only about 48% of cancers in women with dense breast tissue. If you have dense breasts, you may want to get an ultrasound or MRI in addition to a routine mammogram. Some states now mandate that information about breast density be included on a mammogram report. Find out. Check out this site for more info.
submitted for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, Kerry's Wed. Challenge, Black and White
