Radiant Heart
You shine with grace and radiance
going far beyond your dark struggles;
a light reaching out to those around
you lifting their hearts along the way.
Truly, I cannot know your unique pain,
it is yours to bear within you;
yet I know that you are not alone,
many are those who have gone before.
Their love and sorrowed sacrifice
lived in struggle from day to day
simply to be there for their families
and for you who read this now.
Hear this prayer that is being offered
from the view of ones who know;
as life is best when lived out loud
when shouting above the roaring doubt.
Weary hands lift one more time
and eyes will gaze out with hope
for your sisters stand on your side
to embrace you for who you are.
This Cancer’s hold is nothing
compared to the love that is shared
with flowing tears and tenderness
to carry you for one more day.
So hold fast to those who love you
and give often your bright smiles of love;
for you are such a precious being
and your light gives hope to us all.
~r.
Adding your comment:
Thank you so much for this inspiring piece. This is a subject that I hold so close to my heart because it has been part of my life for quite sometime and to me there is nothing more comforting to know that there are others out there going through the same thing... knowing my family and friends aren't alone in the battle. 
Charlene
Bravo and kudos to you! This touched my heart in ways unspeakable and I thank you so much for sharing this!
