Breathe.

Inhale, exhale.
The breath calms me
Letting myself feel
Each rise and fall
Concentrating on the breath.
I feel more deeply
Than I’ve ever felt before.
The fear is real
The pain goes deep
Yet I don’t give in
I let myself breathe
Breathe in life
Breathe out fear.

The unknown taunts me
Whispers in the dark
Shadows lurking around
The bend.
It covets my mind
To give in to the worry
To stop trusting
Hoping
Believing.

Cancer is a sickness
But it cannot drive us
Away from the light
Into the darkness
Into fear.
We must hold tight
To the hope we profess
Cling to truth
Faith
The love that guides.

Don’t be afraid
Dear one.
Don’t let yourself
Fall.
Rise up
On eagle’s wings
Where you will not
Grow weary.
Rest in my shadows
Lay your head
On my shoulders
Find rest
Peace
Home.