The Scar [March 2, 2003]

The scar I look at every day.
It just seems to get in my way.
I look at it. I think it’s ugly,
and then I cry. I often wonder why.

The scar is here right on me,
where my breast use to be.
It brings back too many memories.
Yes,  I cry and that is why.

The scar reminds me I had cancer.
Will it stay in remission?
For that question,
there is no answer.

The scar will always be there.
Maybe someday i can say.
You are the scar, but I
fought the battle and won.
You are ugly, but I can say, well done.

-Patricia G. Lucas