Another piece I wrote post RRP, as I was also a caregiver to my wife who was deep in treatment for Breast Cancer. Was tough on us both at that time.
TOGETHER
Endless days of fear and
Endless nights of worry.
She spends her life’s energy
Dodging the DNA bullets richocheting
through her bloodstream.
He touches her face,
and for today
ends one day of fear
ends one night of worry.
For this day, this night,
they are together.
No fear.
No worry.
Together.
Today.
another evocative, loving .. sensitive post brother. It’s bad enough when our longtime partners in life ( 45 years here ) have to see US like this …. Bammm throw it on top the other way …at the same time …. Really mind boggling experience.
Coping can be so much of a burden unidirectional… double it up, mannnn that’s some intense stuff. Imho, it takes monumental emotional strength and love to deal with that.
👏👏👏
❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. Yeah, we were really floundering and hanging on together for a long time. No help, no family to lean on, and the hospital was no help. Somehow we are still here.
there’s just nothing “ good “ about aPCa . It destroys men, and destroys families. Its tragic. One up side is that both you and your sweetie can get on here and be among others in the same boat. Among others that experience and understand how you feel. There is even a special group where significant others / caregivers can go for support and a welcoming ear / advice for their own special needs.
If you feel like you are alone in this, hurting or just need to talk to other guys that “ get it “ … hop on and say so. A lot of us, most of us no doubt will jump on too and share some time with you. We can tell awful jokes, talk about great QOL places and things to do …. Weird stuff we’ve done … etc. Just be here … and associate, dunno but it wouldn’t hurt to share some camaraderie.
❤️❤️❤️
I love your poetry 2x. Sounds like you and your partner have been through the wringer with your cancers. Amazing that you can express your feelings and the experience of supporting the one you love, while they simultaneously support you. I can identify some as there are times when my wife's hand, or hug just pulls me back to the present, and I can let go.
Lovely sentiment
Thank you Carlos. Had to find a way to process, vent, get some sort of relief. Seemed to help when I tried it, so kept going.
Thanks again! Be well.
That brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for putting it up here.
ouch!! Brings back memories.
They needed brought back.
Identify the important things in life and cherish them.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your kind sensitive poem on this site. Please know that you are surrounded by caring people and loving thoughts. May you and your wife be wrapped in a blanket of ease and comfort Wishing you harmony in everything you do. 💜💜💜
Beautiful... The power of love!
I will share a piece I recently wrote to Coco...
.
When the one you want, wants you more,
Life is great and your spirits soar.
.
Clouds disappear and the sun does shine.
To the Gods of Love, we've built a shrine.
.
Awesome Scout! There can be great love in strife.
Thanks for the kind word.
We have not experienced the hardship of you two, I know how lucky I am. This board helps put everything into perspective for me.
beautiful words Scout it’s so nice to see people like you that care 💜
a beautiful piece of poetry!
Wow.... you touched our world and my heart. Thank you.
QoL: An elephant blessing
A warrior’s journey, QOL, wisdom?
