It is truly devastating to lose a loved one to cancer. There are no words that can take away the emotional pain and the void a person feels from such a loss. Many people battle the disease for several months and even years ... frequently, facing days and weeks in severe pain.
My dad suffered from cancer for three decades. I found it a relief when his suffering came to an end. I knew he was in a much better place when he passed. Although it is difficult to let go of a loved one, we can find comfort in knowing they are at a place where they are no longer in pain. Here is one of several poems I have written on this topic.
"The Clouds Are My Pillows"
by
Sandra Fernandez-Henderson
Please, no tears; do not cry.
Just look above and you will see
that I am at peace
and happily free
with the clouds as my pillows.
Although I am gone,
and I also will miss you,
that I cannot deny,
please do not shed tears.
I will tell you why.
Among the heavenly clouds
I am allowed to embrace me.
I am free
of any pain.
I am adorned with sparkly angel wings
that allow me to soar
higher than a majestic eagle.
My voice is mightier than a lion's roar.
I wear dazzling rainbows
that adorn my heavenly wings.
Each morning I am joined by heaven's choir
that sings
of love and inner peace
in hopes that in the stillness you can hear me.
I beam from remembering such heart-felt days
with you
while I glow in the sun's rays.
I dance to my own celestial tune
as the colorful angel who plays
the harp not no other.
Remember me as the free-spirited one
with the loving smile.
Know that it will be just a while
until we meet again.
Until then, glance upwards to know
I am in a peaceful place
where I can rest my face
on heavenly clouds.
@copyrighted 1/20/2014
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