When cancer struck
Life stopped
Fear set in
The unknown
Stretched out
Endlessly before us
Clinging to hope
Radiation
Chemo
So many meds
Yet nothing
Vanquished this
Ravaging beast
We are left
With limited time
We hug
We cry
Exploring the depths
Of despair together
And sharing
Some joyful moments
As time marches on
I know one thing
I will be with you
By your side
Holding your hand
With a heavy heart
As you make your way
From this earthly place
To a better place
The essence of you
Will be left behind
In my heart
As a keepsake
Until we meet again
On the other side 🙏❤️
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