new heterogeneous mass

“There is a new heterogeneous mass in the retroperitoneum to the left of the aorta at the level of the inferior kidneys. This measures 4.1 x 3.2 cm and is consistent with metestatic testicular carcinoma…”
…so says the radiologist.
uninvited guests

Fuji X-100 23mm iso400 f2 1/60
two years ago
i kept them mostly secret
these uninvited guests
two years ago
it was quick
and relatively painless
saying goodbye
to these uninvited guests
two years ago
i thought i was lucky
and maybe i was
maybe i am
except what do i have now
but more uninvited guests
so i am left to wonder
maybe i invited them
these uninvited guests
maybe they are a blessing
a gift
a chance to grow
and change
maybe they are an invitation
for me
to learn
to live
to love