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

[Sagar Waingankar]

When one feels the pains, his surrounding turns dark, unstable nature is witnessed at every path. Understanding pain is more painful than the real one. Very good poem with proper rhythm and message. Thanks!

[dillonjensen]

Very deep and moving. Nicely done!

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Great devoted poem soul sis, and love, and help needs to be shared. Wow, I'm so grateful you wrote this. I've lost many people around me on this desease. And it brings me tears reading this again, however, I love your positivism as always. So moving. So true. Amazing job! A lot of people shall feel comfort with your words.
Thank you.

Elisa Laura

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

You are so kind my friend.

xx

[Eve]

A beautiful tribute, well done.

[Lavon Forkeeps]

Thank you for this (:

[Dean Kuch®]

Wow, this was so beautifully written!
My Mother-in-law has been battling pancreatic cancer for well over a year now. This past week-end, she took a turn for the worse. Her bodily functions are beginnig to shut down, and they've said they can't do much more than make her comfortable. This has devastated our entire family, and my wife can barely quit crying.
Cancer is such a cruel disease. My only hope is that God, in His infinite wisdom, allows mankind to someday find a cure for this terrible stealer of life.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

I hope peace and understanding for your family, as both are needed for true acceptance and healing. Sometimes freedom is found in death, we learn letting go is truly a selfless act.

[kingblaq]

I live for these children...
thanks for the beautiful poem

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

I love how you said, "I live for these children."
Many say I would die for you, that is so easy, but to live for...now that is raw power.

[quinfinn]

as someone who has seen his family ravaged by cancer and who also is facing the same fate, i feel this very profoundly and think you have touched upon this in truly human and special terms. thank you for sharing this beautiful piece with the world.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

From the moment we take our first breath on this earth in this life, we begin to die. What we do with our time is all that matters.

[That_Girl]

I have never lost someone close to me to cancer so I can't even imagine... but this poem gives me a little insight. Very well penned. Lovely words Melody.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carne..]

How selfish we all have been with our time here. Tomorrow may never come! The biggest cancer that kills a person faster than any of these is self-absorbed thought. Take time once a month to help someone worse off than you. If you have cancer, illnesses, depression, a broken heart or home...Find a children’s hospital, take a day to look into their eyes...make them laugh and as you leave to walk out the doors...leave with a new view of what really matters. This life is a puzzle, we are but a piece. Humbled clarity is truly the mother of wisdom.
Thank you for taking the time to read this;)