When They Took Away the Tumour

For my wife.......

When They Took Away the Tumour

 

When they took away the tumour

They left us with a scar

 

Yet my love goes so much further

Than the star I named for her

 

Some scars go on forever

Whilst others not so far

 

Yet my love flows so much deeper

Than all the oceans sailed for her

 

When they took away the tumour

They left us with a scar

 

Yet my love is so much brighter

Than the brightest super nova to be sure

 

When they took away the tumour

They left us with a scar

 

Yet my love for her is stronger

Than the strongest super-steel or super glue

I just wanted you to know that

So there

 

Author's Note

We in England spell it like that because, that's the way it is meant to be spelt, okay

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Your emotions never mess with spells about anything, whether sadness, meandering or smiles, Neville. Tears would wipe away typos anyway.. but you know that, don't you. A beautiful post, full of a good man's love, a dear woman's courage.. and memories that somehow shine golden.

[Neville]

Thank you so very darn much emmajoy, such kind and encouraging words are gratefully received and truly appreciated. Seasons Best Wishes & All Good Things, Neville

[emmajoy]

Have seen similar first hand, not for me but.. Do know the pain of being a bystander, near hopeless to help. Many thanks for your kind and sweet wishes. Exchanged with smiles wrapped around.

[Einstein Noodle]

good for you sir! and well done .... so there! :)
E.

[Neville]

Thank you kindly my friend & a Happy New Year to you........N

[Einstein Noodle]

:)........................

[Ace Jaxon]

I've always spelt it that way, and never thought twice about it.... I'm shocked.... also I think this is beautiful....

[Neville]

Phew, well that's good to know & thank you Ne for the lovely sentiment.....Neville

[Beccy]

Neville. Physical scars fade, you know that and will take comfort from it.

This is something I faced almost a decade and a half ago, which sadly became more than just a physical scar when our beloved nanny goggles was taken when she was only sixty eight, (no age nowadays.) The memories will ever remain, but I would much prefer to still be able to hold her hand in mine.

Beccy.

[Neville]

Thank you Beccy, you are of course right

[Lydia Shutter]

When the one you love needs surgery, you feel it almost more than they do. You want to make it better. You know you can't, but you want to so badly it hurts. There is a lot of love in this poem, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

Thank you Lydi**

[Gee]

Hit me smack bang dead centre in the heart. If there is a God may he bless you both

[Neville]

Thank you Gee

[barleygirl]

The most arresting aspect of your message is the strong way you're saying: "I'm there WITH you!" It's definitely portrayed as a shared experience, which shows your true & caring heart more than any other thing . . . your hunny is very blessed & I'm sure it's mutual! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Thank you Margie

[Mrudula Rani]

Love heals everything and with each day it becomes deeper!
Love gives us strength to fight all life's battles and makes us winners!
I hope the tumor is benign and the scar fades away into the story of love.
A beautiful tribute to love that grows strong with life's tests and trials!
Wish you two all the best. A very happy Christmas and a great newyear!

[Neville]

Thank you for the kind words and thoughts my friend. Sadly, in the real world life and love are not always quite like we wish they would be..

[Mrudula Rani]

In real world life is unpredictable even seems un fair. But we do the best with what we have got. As far as love is concerned it is the magic that makes life bearable. And gives strength in times of need!

[Neville]

How profoundly poetic and true my friend....N