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Stillness of the Night
by Deborah Ann Tornillo → (All Poetry by Deborah Ann Tornillo)
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This poem is written for my husband who was very recently diagnosed with a very rare cancer - Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Many of the poems I write are related to my mother and father who were both diagnosed with Alzheimers and passed away a year and a half ago. One of the hardest things I had to do when I was taking care of my parents was to say to them as they were dying....."it's okay to let go."

 

Stillness of the Night
 
When I lay beside you
in the stillness of the night.
I thank God for bringing you into my life.
I pray to God for a new night.
 
When I lay beside you
in the stillness of the night.
I thank God for today and sharing it with you.
I pray to God for a new night.
 
When I lay beside you
in the stillness of the night.
I thank God for the many years spent together.
I pray to God for a new night.
 
When I lay beside you
in the stillness of the night.
I thank God for his trust in me to take care of you.
I pray to God for a new night.
 
When I lay beside you
in the stillness of the night.
I thank God for words not yet spoken,
“It’s okay to let go”
I pray to God for a new night.
 
 
Deborah Ann Tornillo
Copyright © 2009

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Reviewed by David Clure
Reviewed on August 24, 2009
Both you and your husband are in my prayers, I've added you to my prayer list just now. I know now why your poetry is so powerful and moving--because it springs from the depths of your heart. God bless you both.

~ a fellow human & poet, Zach

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on August 12, 2009
I'm not familar with that type of cancer, but I do know how cancer can ware a person down and the pain associated with it. My dad had cancer of the lymph glands , and as a former nurse, Isaw many afflicted with it. I pray your husbands is treatable and a cure will be found soon. They are making great strides in this area!.. Enjoy and savor the time you have together... Blessings to you..M

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 11, 2009
A difficult one to comment on. I lost my wife this last February, and I know the pain and sorrow associated with someone so close who has to go through the torment. I don't know about this cancer, although I know you said it was rare. I am hoping it will be treatable.

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on August 11, 2009
THIS POEM REFLECTS THE DIFFERENCES IN THE WAY ONE LOOKS AT WHAT IS TERMED 'IMPOSSIBLE' SITUATIONS. I DON'T KNOW...MAYBE ITS FROM...MY PAST EXPERIENCES OF GOD DOING 'UNHEARD' OF MIRACLES BUT...BEFORE I THINK OF 'LET GO' I THINK OF...HEAL O, GOD...HEAL...BY YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD OF YOU THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB...HEAL. 'HE' MAY OR MAY NOT DO IT...THAT IS CERTAINLY UP TO HIM ALONE...AND I ACCEPT WHATEVER HE DOES. I FIGURE WHEN IT'S TIME FOR ONE TO 'LET GO' THEY WILL KNOW IT...AND DO SO AND I WILL NOT TRY TO KEEP THEM BUT,...UNTIL THEN...HEAL, O LORD...HEAL. THIS IS A VERY GOOD WORK, DONE WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS


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