Creativity is Part of the Healing Process!

My creativity has allowed me to look past the illness and allow my uniqueness to flourish. Writing has enabled me to express myself in a very concrete, unique way.

As I became stronger and healthier, the tone of my poetry changed.  I no longer write about the sadness and tears associated with the illness. Now, I find myself writing about being in a  long-term, harmonious relationship.

"Flying in My Dreams"
            by
Sandra Fernandez-Henderson

"How can it be that with only one glance
  I felt our souls connect
  beyond the ocean's vast breeze?
Sadly, the distance is a gate
  which separates us.
Yet I patiently await
  our rendezvous, albeit in our dreams.
Our souls are without barriers,
  and we are free to embrace
  throughout the night.
Like the majestic Phoenix I soar
  in dream's flight
  so I might
  feel the pulse of your heartbeat
  and be alone nevermore.
I welcome the dream state  so I can fly past distance's gate.
Every dawn I shed a tear.
Each new day is a painful flight
  for my soul to return
  and leave your side.
The loneliness without you I cannot hide.
How I welcome the evening sky.
Each twinkling star
  is a reminder that you are not far
  from my soul
  as I fly in my dreams
  to be with you once more."

And yes, I am an old-fashioned romantic who feels there is a special someone out there for everybody.