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Author: Lorraine Kember Article source: http://www.kabish.com/. Used with author's permission.
During the two years of my husband's terminal illness, death was never far from my mind. We had been told he was dying and even a time in which it was supposed to happen. We had no idea of how it would happen. I was loathe to let him out of my sight incase he should suddenly die and not return to me and woke each day fearing that he may have died during the night. Towards the end of his illness I sensed that death was near, waiting in the shadows to steal my love from me and wrote the following poem.
Death, it waits in the shadows
But it sneaks ever closer
I can sense it- almost smell it
Tangible- real- waiting
Death - it waits like a vulture
Watching the once strong body falter
But it has no notion of will
The will to live which fights on
Refusing to see death even though
It stares him in the face
It does not honour courage
But I, witness to this brave struggle
Will forever hold my love in awe
His courage humbles me
His uncomplaining nature humbles me
His love un-changing and ever true
Holds me up
Despite his prognosis of three to nine months, Brian survived for two years. His courage never wavered and he fought a valiant battle to the end. Bed bound just three days prior to his death, he passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 54 years old. Poem written by: Lorraine Kember - Author of "Lean on Me" Cancer through a Carer's Eyes. Lorraine's book is written from her experience of caring for her dying husband in the hope of helping others. It includes insight and discussion on: Anticipatory Grief, Understanding and identifying pain, Pain Management and Symptom Control, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Quality of Life and Dying at home. It also features excerpts and poems from her personal diary. Highly recommended by the Cancer Council. "Lean on Me" is not available in bookstores - For detailed information, Doctor's recommendations, Reviews, Book Excerpts and Ordering Facility - visit her website http://www.cancerthroughacarerseyes.jkwh.com
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