My First Christmas Poem by Mary Wismer

Being diagnosed with cancer
Has made me live with fear in my heart
Every ache and pain fills me with terror
I've watched many family members die this way
The end is not a pretty sight...

Year ago things were just fine
Not a care in the world, feeling sublime
To regroup my thoughts, what is special to me
Not a house nor money, but my family
Who rallied support there by my side
Looked at me with love and pride.

I don’t say much
But I think a lot
I’ve much to be grateful for,
Cancer or not
I’m different a bit from
Most that I know
Because I live for today
Not tomorrow.

I send you each a special gift, from my heart.
I send you each a memory of, of my undying love.
After all 'Love' is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
for I can't count the blessings or love he has for each of you.
So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I'm spending my first Christmas,
with a great memory to bear and, hey its Jesus Christ year.