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this poem is about a young couple, he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that took his life within six months -- she journeys on -- one day at a time. I believe we have all been touched by cancer -- either ourselves or people we care about. These are courageous people . . .

Love Journey

holding hands we wait
                      exams, tests, procedures --- wait
                                                 tears, terror, faith --  love

       final hug – goodbye
                      death . . . tears . . . family . . . alone . . .
                                                 short breaths . . . darkness . . . lost

       deep hurt slow healing
                       light . . . sun . . . wind-warmth . . . a thawing
                                                  love memories --- life

       small firm steps forward 
                       good days, bad days . . . love calling
                                                  acceptance . . . peace . . . hope

       laughter erupting 
                       friends, work, a love passion -- dream
                                                  searching for a cure




For those who have been touched by cancer -- the strong and courageous.





David Meade
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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/31/2019 1:32:00 PM

Hello David Mead,yes to lose a love one through cancer is so sad. it does take time to cry our loss. But deep down we know that their pain is gone. Have a niceday my friend.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 10/27/2015 10:57:00 PM

Beautiful poem.

Gavin Joachims

Date: 6/17/2015 12:29:00 AM

Thanks DAVID! I lost my dad recently, not to cancer; yet, your poem touched my. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Gavin

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/16/2015 9:12:00 AM

A moving piece, David. Reminds me of the collab by SKAT and Linda on the same subject. Also another one by Wally Flint. All of your works bring powerful message. A 7. Kim

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/17/2014 10:52:00 PM

David, yes, your poem will touch many who read it...most of us can relate to this journey with loved ones we lost to this disease...many for sure in my family. Thank you for the emotional journey you imaged in your words. 7, Sandra

David Meade
Date: 12/21/2014 11:39:00 AM

thank-you Sandra, you are most kind. May we all find peace in our life journeys.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 12/17/2014 4:19:00 PM

Beautiful! This will touch many people and help hope bloom in their hearts.

David Meade
Date: 12/21/2014 11:40:00 AM

Yes, my wish is that everyone would have peace, love and hope. Thank you for your love and support.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/17/2014 10:23:00 AM

Yes all is well. I like the additions!

Len Gasun

Date: 12/17/2014 9:09:00 AM

My cousin has just survived from a cancer my dear friend, David and she was always with me on her ordeal. We're far away home. A very touching and awesome poem you shared. Thank you so much. love lots and big hugs, Leonora

David Meade
Date: 12/21/2014 11:42:00 AM

Thank you Leonora and for sharing about your cousin. I hope she continues to be in good health and that you may always be love and hope for her. All the very best. Merry Christmas.

Cona Adams

Date: 12/17/2014 8:23:00 AM

A great write, David. Your form is free verse.

David Meade
Date: 12/21/2014 11:43:00 AM

May we always be free in our verse -- Merry Christmas Cona my dear friend.

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/16/2014 10:57:00 AM

And that's just the beginning.

David Meade
Date: 12/17/2014 9:11:00 AM

Thank-you Brenda -- I did add a few more verses -- we were thinking alike. Blessings my dear friend and Merry Christmas.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/16/2014 8:17:00 AM

Very touching David. Written with great sensitivity.

David Meade
Date: 12/17/2014 9:13:00 AM

thanks Richard -- I appreciate your visit and comment, I hope all is well with you and your family -- I did add a few more stanzas. All the very best my friend. Merry Christmas

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/16/2014 4:01:00 AM

compelling piece that expresses your message so well, david. huggs

David Meade
Date: 12/17/2014 9:14:00 AM

Thank-you for your kind and uplifting words . . . I always enjoy seeing you either here or through your poetry. You are a lovely person. All the best dear friend -- Merry Christmas.