I am a bit poetic and sentimental tonight and could use some support

by recovering 42 Replies latest jw friends

  • recovering
    recovering

    Only earth wind and sky last forever they say.
    The grim reaper has a debt he wishes me to pay.
    I fear not death, for he is not a proud entity.
    Wishing I had more time before passing into eternity
    Soon I must travel on one last great adventure
    So little time left for loved ones to nurture
    Give me the strength to face the unknown in an honorable manner
    Let no man say that I surrendered, and waved the white banner
    Earth, wind, and sky are not the only things that last forever
    My love for my dear ones will never pass, no not ever

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttpztjuiz5k

    Title edited by Lady Lee by request

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Never surrender ...

    Beautiful, recovering.

    Thanks for sharing that gem.

    CoCo

  • DanaBug
    DanaBug

    You and me both! I love the last two lines of your poem. There's always that. It always comes down to love, doesn't it? The only thing in our control.

  • recovering
    recovering

    I am just trying to run through some really tough emotions regarding my mortality. You see today I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I have not told a soul this, not even my wife or children. I think I want to wait till after the holidays so as not to ruin Christmas for them. I had to vent however, so I figured that I would on this anonymous forum.

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    I'm sorry, recovering.

    That's about the worst possible news, yet for us with worsening personal health [or other] issues, writing out our thoughts in poetic form will be our legacy. I have a bundle set aside for my family - for whatever it's worth.

    Wishing you peace in this difficult time.

    Love,

    CoCo

  • tec
    tec

    Recovering.

    Praying for strength for you and your loved ones. Love does endure.

    Tammy

  • recovering
    recovering

    I am hoping I can face the inevitable in the same manner my older brother faced his demise in his early 40's. He faced his death with a grace and streangth that left me feeling honored to be his brother. He set a fine example for me. I shall try to live up to his legacy .

  • GLTirebiter
    GLTirebiter

    I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. Vent away!

    I understand and support your choice to keep things under wraps and not make the holidays sad for your family, but do speak up as soon as the holidays are over--especially to your wife. Meanwhile, follow the doctors' advice.

    Hoping for the best, and remembering you in prayers

    --GLT

  • recovering
    recovering

    Real Life is fast closing in on me.
    Trouble ahead as far as the eye can see.
    Will I see tommorow's bright dawn ?
    Who will remember me when I am gone?
    I have always lived life on terms all my own.
    Facing three in the morning all alone.
    I ponder the meaning of my wonderful life you see.
    Just want to see my babies grow up at my knee.
    Lord I want to step back from Death's slippery ledge.
    It's no fun being the frightenened man on the edge.

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    recovering:

    please check pms.

    CC

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