A Chance of a Lifetime

Today I hoped to achieve something great,

Something many would consider a heroic trait,

Giving plasma to those in need,

With the hope that the doctor's treatments would succeed. 

Taking me back after a two-hour wait,

I realized there were some things that they needed to set straight,

For while I appeared as well as could be,

There was my underlying problem of epilepsy. 

I suspected beforehand what I was to be told,

All things considered, I kept myself controlled,

Even though it'd have to wait 3 years,

I realized that I had no great fears. 

As I refused to be distressed,

For I knew that I'd done my best,

I knew also what seemed like a setback to some

Was still a chance of a lifetime to come. 

I'll wait to help those in any way open to me,

Even if this path has yet to be seen,

My chance will come again someday,

And I refuse to let my enthusiasm fade away.