I just came across a poem that my mother sent to me last year.  It was
written by a friend of hers from her breast cancer support group.  I
particularly like how she described the breast as a baby-feeder. I thought
you all might enjoy it.

Kathy in Maryland

Mammalian Dichotomy

Organic gland, a part of me,
Babies suckled, endless cycle
Generational continuum,
Nourishment ancestral,
Fundamental euphoria.

Oh!  Betrayer!  Carcinoma!
Disaster in former life-supporter,
Silent dragon that would destroy
This old worn-out life-giver,
It's destruction, my mutilation.

(c) 2002 Audrey Weber

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