Yes, I Understand

This poem is dedicated to all who understand the sting of cancer. Each father, daughter, mother and son whos' hourglass did fall. My heart goes out to the parents.

 

 

This vessel of mine is so frail.

Unturned hourglass sand.

I try to hide my burdens deep,

when my family lends a hand.

 

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I lived this life with all I am.

It was a life quite grand!

I gave each moment all of me,

my flesh it now demands.

 

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I am not sad of letting go.

All life a short expected span.

I pray for strength for all,

may they see the master plan.

 

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It’s what’s beyond the silver veil,

this soul it must be manned.

It’s time for me to say goodbye,

I hope you understand.

 

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I know you’ll cry without a doubt.

Once more please take my hand.

Together we’ll accept this fate.

Separately we’ll now stand.

 

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This cancer took a part of you,

as I slipped from your hand.

That part of you is with me now.

And yes, I understand

 

~Melody

 

 

Author's Note

My hope for this write is that I kindle a=understanding anew. From our first breath we take...we are not promised tomorrow...only promised that on day we will take our last. Live like that day may be today. Take the time you've been too busy to give to do what you; promised, meant to do, been waiting to do, just want to do...right now may be what you are remembered for.
So many have said this is such a terrible disease...I agree, yet one more deadly runs through the veins slowly destroying us all...selfishness. It finds its way in and like cancer slowly kills any life we had with family, friends, relationships, parenting, marriage, work, who we once were. The saddest part there is a cure for it…in selfishness we ignore it. Now that my friend is a terrible disease!

Reviews

[Riley]

This is very sad. You are about to make me cry again. I have 3 children and I could never imagine losing any of them. I lost my grandmother to lung cancer and that was extremely rough, I could imagine how I would react to my own child, I don't want to either, and pray I never have to. This poem is amazing, and very heartfelt. You are an amazing poet, I always enjoy reading your work. This poem is one of my favorites, even though its quite the tear jerker. As always 100/100

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Your poem is eloquent and meaningful I must admit, and quite comforting in its theme. The scope of pain and the heavy burden cancer demands from a family, where one is afflicted by it, is beyond words. I cannot even begin to describe the torment, the months of daily dying that slowly drain the very heart and soul of the ones who have to watch helplessly, as a family member, friend, or neighbor, dies of cancer. Two words can describe it: Cruel and Fatal.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

It is all a matter of perspective...I do not believe death is the end of a soul and I do without a doubt believe everything happens for a reason and the reason will follow...you never know what it is at the time. So my two words would be...Growth and Renewal. I say that confidently as Len just passed on in May from cancer. We must all learn to look at life in third person, react as first person and understand in second person.

[Rhea752]

saddening and moving. keep writing!!! :)

[Racy Daniel]

Indeed it is a touchy poem. This poem holds vast meaning, within very few lines and pictures you brought out here much more things usually a poet can bring. That's great topic on which you have written your poem. Carry on.

Do writing more.

[Raven Starhawk]

Extraordinary. Cancer is...I can't even begin to tell how I feel about it. It provokes so many thoughts within me and they lead down a endless road that spirals and spirals toward anger, rage, sadness, depression and everything in between,

[V]

This is a very emotional heart-wrenching piece. The last stanza with the last line seems to be a kinda perfect ending.

[Tate Morgan]

I like thew rewrite much better drop me a line ill talk about it if you like

[darkness*star1985]

i must say this is beautiful written, the words are moving, infact i have to dry my eyes. moving poem, i am sorry to hear you lost someone to cancer, it is one of the sad things that can happen, but like "lived this life with all I am. It was a life quite grand! I gave each moment all of me," that part i think is the most beautiful. Thank you for sharing this moving poem. I'm sure others can benfit from this very dear writting

[olla]

yes.. when one member is ill then then it is a family illness.. it is more difficult when the one that is ill is a child..

[Laura Maidah]

Sorry. I'm tired of this poem. I'm tired of this video. Yes, I watch Sarah McLachlan touting the sick doggies and cancer babies. I have personal issues with cancer. My family is seriously affected by leukemia. But these poems are like a yoga meditation or bedtime poster. I'm just not touched. I need emotion, not pretty pictures. Sorry to be so blunt. I hope you don't get offended. I'm just pretty picky when it comes to personal topics and subject matter that I have emotional investment in. I wasn't able to suspend disbelief long enough to get past the third portion.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

That is ok; this was written as a tribute to a personal family member that just passed away in May. I was asked to present it to all instead of just one as it was too hard to go through pictures this soon for the poem. I expected nothing less of you my dear. You are consistent ;)

[Laura Maidah]

I'm sorry for that. I hope you have a better time coping than we did.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Thank you. I am by the way...never offended. I know your personal style of writing and it is far different than mine. Both are wonderful in their own way, as they are a part of us.

[Laura Maidah]

Yeah see.. I would never say something like that. But cool for you.

[Laura Maidah]

Btw, can you listen to my new song? I can't tell anymore if it's good or not. It's an embedded link, my latest lyric'poem. I'd send you a read request but this is more convenient on my iPhone.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

I would be happy too. I do not get RR any ways, I ask to have the request sent to my msg. I will do that now;) would you send me the link?

[Laura Maidah]

Sure!!


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