Andrea Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I never write, I am not into poetry or anything, but I wrote this the other night when I could not sleep just to be silly. I am sending it to cancer publications just in case someone is crazy enough to publish it in the "from the reader" section so I can plug LCSC Just wanted to share. Life Changes By Andrea F. Scheff Cancer was always such a scary thought I always prayed for those who fought I never thought it would touch my life Especially at a time when I was months away from becoming a wife The timing for my mom to have cancer was bad I had no time to be sad Wasn't I supposed to be planning a wedding? I thought the only stress I was supposed to have was to choose a type of bedding! Cancer happened to others not me. My mom looked so healthy. How could it be? John Lennon said "Life is what happens when you are making other plans" The reality sunk in as I waited for the results of my mom's ct-scans Deep down I always thought if I worried about cancer it could not happen to me Oh my gosh, how naive I could be! Cancer reared its ugly head "It is advanced lung cancer" is what the doctor said I walked out of the doctor's office and someone smiled I wanted to shout: "don't smile, cancer could be lurking in you or your little child!" I never thought I would ever feel safe or happy Especially when the treatment made my mom feel so crappy! I cried myself to sleep every night With cancer growing in my mom's lung, how could anything be alright? How on earth could there be cheer When my life was now full of fear? One night I must have had a dream I woke up and I didn't cry and scream I decided to live life And thank g-d for having the good fortune to be Brian's wife I suddenly had an unexplainable urge to fight! And dedicated myself to help fight cancer with all my might. Flowers, card, phone calls and prayers came rushing in I could not help it, with each act of kindness I had to grin So many people cared and loved us! We were overwhelmed by all the fuss! Some people disappointed me, but that was fine Others surprised me and it was simply divine Cancer gives you a gift few people receive You learn who loves you and those who deceive My heart is full of love for so many who showed they care Truly learning who loves us in life is rare I now view life with a different eye Sure there are plenty of days where I still cry But I realize how important it is to enjoy each day And how vital it is to take pride in things I do and say I wish I could erase some things I have done in my past Why did I ever allow myself to be unhappy when life goes so fast? I now refuse to worry about the small stuff After 32 years of being a worry wart I have had enough! Nothing is more important in life than health Although with the cost of cancer drugs, it can't hurt to also have wealth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 This is what you do to be silly? Wow. I can't imagine what you would do if you were serious. That was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 I need to rephrase, at first I was just writing to be silly. But then it all came out and I actually surprised myself. It felt good to be able to express myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Andrea, Do I really need to say it again??? OK I will... you always inspire me! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
char1048 Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Wonderful poem I enjoyed reading it thank you for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 VERY well done Missy - so often "we" just can't find the words to explain what/how we're feeling - but you did it great! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Andrea, That was really and inspiring poem. Thank you for sharing. I don't find you silly or anything abouth the poem silly. I pray that one of the cancer publications will print this in their publishings. It is a poem from the heart of a loving daughter, whose mother has been stricken with this dreadful disease. Your mom is truly blessed to have you as a daughter, you are special... God Bless, Prayers and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecola Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Great job, Andrea. You should submit it to some of the magazines. Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 I like it Andrea. It's got heart and your humor and lessons learned. A nice combo. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenM Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Andrea How wonderful to be able to say in words what many feel but don't express. Very inspiring! EileenM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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