Craig Cornish Poet Free verse

The Topic of Cancer

God, so cruel a plague upon me,
dreams crushed, forsaken,
even as I hopefully step
where the sun leaves me to smile
for those brief but celebrated 
        moments.

Through tear blurred windows
dear hearts that suffer more than I
can despise their suffering -
much more than my own sad fate.
I'm called brave but it is they
who smile through pain,
struggle for the right words.

They need not speak.
How lucky I have been
no matter my end
to have known such love.

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Sandra Adams June 11, 2019 at 7:07 PM This one really speaks volumes, the brave fight cancer many alone or ashamed to speak of their illness. This touched me and made me feel your emotions and their pain and sadness Craig Cornish June 20, 2019 at 2:08 PM Sandy, these kind of compliments make writing worthwhile because that's why we write. If we are to reread our thoughts in a moment in time it proves we "lived" and if they touch someone else, it's even more special.

Jan Allison May 30, 2019 at 2:34 AM having just spent a week at the cancer hospital with hubby I can relate so much to your words especially the second stanza, adding this to my faves:-) hugs Janx Craig Cornish June 20, 2019 at 2:02 PM I pray for your peace, personal and all you wrap your heart around - we're simple people, happiness and peace!

Ralph Sergi May 28, 2019 at 5:40 PM Over the years , your poetry has so much sincerity and wisdom, Craig! Craig Cornish May 28, 2019 at 6:14 PM Very kind Ralph - thank you

CayCay Godwin May 28, 2019 at 4:02 PM A will FAV this for it beautifully, emotionally and completely captures my own often recurring thought/feel. Like an echo, your words brought me, me. Poetry hugs ... CayCay CayCay Godwin May 28, 2019 at 6:31 PM A poet romances pens for just that reason, right? Now you've touched me again and we are equally heart warmed. Craig Cornish May 28, 2019 at 4:27 PM CayCay, the most heart warming comment I've ever received, I treasure touching emotions more than anything else, thank you

Sunlite Wanter May 26, 2019 at 10:49 AM What beautiful perspective - and courage written beautifully. Craig Cornish May 26, 2019 at 11:48 AM Thank you Dear Sunlight