A Lifetime of Crying
Soulmates are conjoined in both heart and soul,
in good times and bad.
And when cancer strikes one of you,
it's unbelievably tragic.
Responsive to a relationship built on love
one reaches out to the other,
and your darkest fears get brought to light.
A lot of deep soul-searching
leaves you feeling helpless,
unable to alleviate your soulmate's suffering.
Fond memories form the catalyst
that allows sad thoughts
to be spun into a comforting feeling;
recalling all the happy times
you enthusiastically shared as one.
But the hurt is real;
fueling feelings of intimate sorrow.
And when pain is all one has to look forward to,
death becomes preferable;
both for the one dying,
and the one doomed to a lifetime of crying.
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2023
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