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That moment when your heart finally shatters... Scott and Stiles. Their friendship is one of the best things in the show.

Categories :angst, brother, cancer, death, destiny, feelings and friendship

A strong and new friendship was born at the cancer clinic Both cry, they had lost the driving force to look forward The pleasure of a long life and everything they had planned for the future Hopes and longings ... lost dreams like the shadow of the snake in paradise // Brotherhood, together they were strong Every day they fight a fight Everyday life is characterized by grief but also joy They knew how precious this friendship was // They talk about everything, even what has never been told before Like two burning lights that become one Dealing with the strongest storms ... incoming waves that wrap Emotional support and confidence in death's waiting room // Brotherhood, together they were strong Every day they fight a fight The inkhouse at the writing desk, the tears turn black They do not have time to wait, see if the wounds will grow // Life before and after diagnosed cancer of the pancreas Uncontrolled cell growth, the most dangerous cancer There are many emotions, thoughts and reactions A journey separating the road from the deep mountains // Brotherhood, together they were strong Every day they fight a fight Anxiety, the treatment is tough, they both know it An emotional roller coaster, they both spin // Brothers without blood tie, neither the same mother or father The last journey was planned without luggage Two young men, the youngest 28 and the oldest 32 I know, because I followed them as a nurse at hospital // Brotherhood, together they were strong Every day they fight a fight "Light a candle for us tonight, nurse Ann" A small wish in meaningless battle that eventually ends with a loss // ~ ~ ~ Listen ... clear clinking from heavy keys, on the other side of the door The angels are waiting The pain disappeared The sun went down Rest in peace Amen 12.03.2018 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved 1st place in the contest

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/26/2018 2:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Sunshine,great meaningful verse .I thought i read this before and complimented .. sorry if I hadn't. Hugs Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/26/2018 2:20:00 PM

- Never too late, Eve :) - Many thanks for your visit and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/24/2018 11:40:00 PM

What a touching poem, Sunshine. Congrats on your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/25/2018 12:43:00 PM

- Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Gentry

Date: 3/24/2018 9:06:00 PM

Congratulations on this touching poem. This sure embodies "together we are strong"...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/25/2018 12:43:00 PM

- Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray

Date: 3/23/2018 4:20:00 AM

Beautifully written Anna-Lise. You work with those who face death, I work with those who greet new life. Both a time of great upheaval. I am often humbled to be witness to those bare human emotions.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/23/2018 5:52:00 AM

- The circle of life, Jean - Some come to this earth while others leave it ... both is deeply moving in their own way - Joy and sorrow - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 3/23/2018 1:02:00 AM

Congratulation, Anne-Lie on your fine win with a beautiful poem.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/23/2018 5:47:00 AM

- Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Subimal :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/23/2018 12:54:00 AM

Well deserved win, congratulations Sunshine. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/23/2018 5:46:00 AM

- Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 3/22/2018 8:56:00 PM

I'm so moved with this I'm crying ;( wow!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/23/2018 5:46:00 AM

- Tears are proof of a good heart, Akkina - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/22/2018 5:38:00 PM

Beautifully and emotionally written, Anne-Lise, about such overwhelming sadness. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/23/2018 5:42:00 AM

- Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 3/22/2018 4:18:00 PM

So Beautiful and very emotional write, Sunshine... enjoyed reading and congratulations on your win Hugs eve

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/23/2018 5:41:00 AM

- Many thanks for your visit and congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 3/22/2018 3:58:00 PM

Oh this is so beautiful and touching, so emotive is pulls on the strings of the heart... Congratulation on your first place, we should all be there for one another, so we can all be strong..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/23/2018 5:40:00 AM

- Together we're stronger :) - Many thanks for my win, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Swartz

Date: 3/18/2018 11:04:00 AM

Powerful and sad together. As a nurse this can never be easy for you. I think that last stanza is perfect.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/18/2018 12:28:00 PM

- This fight is cruel to witness, James :) - Everyone knows that death is coming ... but when? - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/14/2018 3:18:00 AM

Lovely piece, Anne-Lise. My good lady's sister was diagnosed late stage pancreatic cancer last December, she's only got a few weeks left, so it resonates with me. Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/15/2018 4:28:00 AM

- Really sad to hear Viv, so sorry :( - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/13/2018 5:41:00 PM

Absolutely heartbreaking Anne Lise, so many are diagnosed with this cruel disease and I have many friends and family who were struck down with it:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/15/2018 4:26:00 AM

- A devilish disease, Jan - Everyone knows it .... everyone is fearing it ... everyone hates it - Thanks for the lovely feedback on my poem ... always a pleasure, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sakshi Singh

Date: 3/13/2018 12:09:00 PM

For me.. That's a unique piece of thought..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/15/2018 4:22:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Sakshi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/13/2018 8:57:00 AM

Sad to experience such pain, Anne-lise, glad to know you have helped them in a small way:) a lovely tribute well written:)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/15/2018 4:21:00 AM

- ........ small drops in the ocean, Jo :) - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/13/2018 12:05:00 AM

Very emotive write, Anne- Lise. I have lost many loved ones to cancer. It is devastating!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/14/2018 4:02:00 AM

- Daniel, many thanks for your lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/12/2018 9:16:00 PM

A very poignant heart touching write Anne-Lise; one of my friends lost a younger sister (age 57) to pancreatic cancer on December 27th last year…too many people dying from different forms of cancer nowadays…Some doctors say it is a fungus while others say it is a virus…some websites claim that root canals are to blame…I just wish with all the research we will finally get to the bottom of what actually triggers this deadly disease!~Che :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/14/2018 4:01:00 AM

- Thanks for the lovely feedback on my poem, Cheryl ... always a pleasure :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Niall Fulham

Date: 3/12/2018 5:17:00 PM

Hi Anne -Lise , beautiful write so sad and so moving my friend :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/13/2018 4:34:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Niall - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/12/2018 3:33:00 PM

Such a Beautiful but sad verse Sunshine, You've done this so well, I think many of us have had loved ones struck down by cancer. Sometimes you wish for them to pass to free them from the pain. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/13/2018 4:33:00 AM

- Yes Tom, I think we all know this disease ... and experienced its death - The only comfort is that there is a good pain treatment ... but all medicine has a side effect - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/12/2018 3:09:00 PM

Moving poem, Anne-Lise. Soupmail!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/13/2018 4:28:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Agnes - hugs // Anne-Lise :) - (miss your soup mail)

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/12/2018 2:58:00 PM

The way of life...with so much pain and pure joy...Who knows why...but to die we must...A great write...So many messages in one poem...All the best Anne-Lise

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/13/2018 4:27:00 AM

- Yes, everybody must die Arturo ... but the cancer (devil's disease) .... who "eats up" young people ... is cruel - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/12/2018 2:34:00 PM

Great message and a moving piece. Hugs Rick

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/13/2018 4:23:00 AM

- Many thanks for your comment, Richard - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/12/2018 2:32:00 PM

A message of peace and love in your story of brotherhood..sad,but they had each other for a while..essence of together we are strong. Best for a win, Anne-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/13/2018 4:22:00 AM

- They shared both sorrows and pleasures ... it became a strong bond, Vijay :) - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/12/2018 2:30:00 PM

ohh, so forceful is the delivery of your poetic message... we are never alone, anne... happy huggs!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/13/2018 4:20:00 AM

- Some have to go through this disease alone ... very sad, Nette - Many thanks for your comment - hugs // Anne-Lise :)