Surviving Cancer

I have been channeling my emotions and thoughts through poems recently. Even though my poems have fewer words than a blog post, they hold more feelings, emotions, and personal thoughts. Our life struggles don’t seem to be letting up. It is just one thing after another. Nothing like being body slammed when you are already down.

Through these life challenges and trials, I have remained faithful. I have called upon my friends and family for help through prayer. Prayer can create miracles. I should know; my life is a miracle. Asking for another feels selfish and greedy. I really don’t know what else to do. There are many supports for those going through active cancer treatment; I used several of them. There are, however, not many supports and resources to help with the cleanup of the aftermath. Life after cancer doesn’t just leave you how you were.

Cancer left me scarred and tired. I see deep, intense beauty most days, but some days leave me worn and hopeless.

Prayers are welcome and appreciated.

Seek His Light

When life is difficult
Discouraged feelings arise
The darkness is my comfort
Where happiness goes to die
A marathon run
On the weary road
Struggling through every step
My pace is slowed
The next hurdles
Immediately to follow
No time to breathe
Only time to wallow
Will life ever show favor
Persistent is the storm
A heart so weary
Eager to be transformed
An easy life
Not what I seek
The stamina required
Not for the weak
Thoughts go spiraling
The circumstance remains
Waiting for God
To break the chains
When struggle takes over
And there is no more fight
Fall to your knees
And seek His light

Written By: ReNita Henderson the Faithful Fighter