Being diagnosed with cancer <br />Has made me live with fear in my heart <br />Every ache and pain fills me with terror <br />I've watched many family members die this way <br />The end is not a pretty sight... <br /> <br />Year ago things were just fine <br />Not a care in the world, feeling sublime <br />To regroup my thoughts, what is special to me <br />Not a house nor money, but my family <br />Who rallied support there by my side <br />Looked at me with love and pride. <br /> <br />I don’t say much <br />But I think a lot <br />I’ve much to be grateful for, <br />Cancer or not <br /> I’m different a bit from <br />Most that I know <br />Because I live for today <br />Not tomorrow. <br /> <br />I send you each a special gift, from my heart. <br />I send you each a memory of, of my undying love. <br />After all 'Love' is the gift, more precious than pure gold. <br />It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. <br />Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do, <br />for I can't count the blessings or love he has for each of you. <br />So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. <br />Remember, I'm spending my first Christmas, <br /> with a great memory to bear and, hey its Jesus Christ year.<br /><br />Mary Wismer<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/my-first-christmas/
