Cancer Diagnosis Poem by Elaine Macfarlane
Cancer Diagnosis
The shock of diagnosis
was etched upon her face
Her eyes and mouth wide open
slow motion, now the pace
“I’m sorry, ” said the doctor
was ringing in her ears
Her nightmares had come true
her deepest darkest fears.
As she slowly left his office
with a cloud above her head
She struggled to remember
everything he’d said
she really can’t remember
how she made it home that day
but somehow she got there
somehow she found her way.
Her heart was thumping loudly
as she made the calls with dread
she tried to tell her family
what the doctor said.
Although she couldn’t see them
she knew just how they felt
winded by the blow
they had all been dealt.
That night she went to see her
and tucked her into bed
she hugged her daughter tightly
and gently kissed her head
she softly said, “I love you”
and quietly shut the door
the tears welled in her eyes
she couldn’t hold back anymore.
“They’ll make me better, Mummy”
was ringing in her ears
her nightmares had come true
her deepest darkest fears.
Warmest thoughts of compassion goes to the one going through this shock. It is just such a heart touching piece of writing.
Elaine, I pray that you get better; not all cancer patients go under and often courage brings them round, just like my own mother...
These words expressed so well full of shock, sadness yet Hope. Hope and support are so valuable at this time and I Hope the outcome has been positive.I wish you well.
Cheer up, Elaine; I can understand how you feel; but with strong will power, it is possible to survive...your daughter can be one of them...
Elaine I loved the poem full of emotion and Close To Home a poem I wrote on the same subject.
Powerful. I have tears in my eyes thinking about the reality of this story for many families. You crafted it well, with truth and sensitivity.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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I, like everyone had to wipe the tear after reading that last line. Such a heart wrenching poem but yet so beautifully written. If this is based on a true ordeal of said persons then my very best wishes to all involved. Lovely poem.