Cherish. This poetry collection is guided by Itami’s meditation, ancient practice of qigong, painting, and the life lessons from her healing journey. Years of practice have given her courage to triumph over cancer, the treatments, and the PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Through this recovery, she chooses love over fear. She cherishes her new life with acceptance, peace, belonging, and great health. This collection “Cherish, precious treasure” shares her new life perspective in five Courage, Cultivation, Clarity, Counteract, and Compassion. Itami expresses the hidden beauty of life, journey, and deep thought. Works connect and highlight the importance of humanity in our contemporary world. Each poem presents a moment for contemplation and connection with the true self that lives deep within, the precious treasure.