Darkness has now filled her life
She sits on cold steps covered by
death’s sheet – holding a stuffed
toy that is the only remembrance
of her forgotten past.
Tears run down my face as I stand
there motionless – as frightened as
she is as the ‘cure’ approaches; off
in the graying distance is where her
last stop will be.
The sands of time have been laid out
before her feet – just like closing walls
there is no escape; crying, she pleads
to God to please take her; the cancer
inside continues to spread.
Her last breath will curse all the missed
opportunities – but not the ill-fated ones
She asks that I never leave her side, even
after life no longer exists in her body; now
I cry more profusely.
Trying hard to un-cloud my mind, I find
myself swimming against the tide; she
asks that I don’t drown in her pity; she
takes my hand – it comforts us both;
soon she’ll be home . . .
Ó 2009 R. Lance Sheridan
Linda
Christine
I am so sorry you are having to see your friend Susan like this; it must be extremely difficult! You are in my prayers; God bless you! Susan is in my prayers, too; cancer is a horrible, insidious disease, and a cure must be found as soon as possible! Powerfully emotions here!
(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))), much love, and many, many prayers for you and Susan~
As always, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
It's lovely that you're in touch albeit briefly and under the most difficult distressing circumstances; thank you for sharing and both of you are in my prayers and thoughts constantly.
Your friend
John
with Love and prayers,
Eileen
I am without words...I am so-so sorry.... I am crying with you Lance!!
May the mercy of GOD be with you and guide you and Susan!!
Love Tinka
Beautiful and lovingly written tribute to your friend. My prayers go for you both, and may God's mercy comfort her and ease the pain.
Cynthia
A beautiful and heartfelt tribute to a precious friend. I also had a wonderful friend name Shelia who lost the battle to cancer years ago. I will pray your friend can find peace and comfort in knowing the Lord walks with her and will help her in her struggle and in yours, dear friend. She is blessed to have a friend like you to hold her hand and guide her through this. God be with both of you and give you the comfort you both need. This post is sad, but superb in its writing because you wrote from the heart.
((( Susan))) God bless you, my prayers are with you.
Blessings and tears,
~Linda
Blessings,
~Linda
"she takes my hand - it comforts us both" - how true this is!!!...as I remember the comforts my Dad had given to me when I held his hands while he, too, was in the hospital with cancer.
May God bless you both always!!! You are a gem of a friend!!!
I will be praying for you both.
Sandie Angel :o( *with teary eyes*
Hugs! Jasmin Horst
Sorry to read of Susan's battle with cancer - mean disease - will keep you and her in prayer -
Powerfully poignant, moving lines here - well done.
(((((HUGS))))) love and prayer, Karla. :(