I’ll be waiting for you
Watching out for your arrival
I’ll be there for you
Ensuring your survival
I’ll be standing with you
When life is tough
Sending positive thoughts
When enough is enough
I’ll be holding you
When you’re filled with pain
I’ll be loving you
Like softly falling rain.
For my husband, Mark.
September 2023 is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. It is also Child Cancer Awareness Month. Every day 10 children in the UK are diagnosed with cancer. Of those lucky enough to survive, many will have long-term side-effects that may significantly impact their lives forever.
I am posting one poem per day to recognise this and raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. This charity provides sailing and other outdoor adventures for children and young people aged 8-24 who have been treated for cancer. But it’s more than that. There’s a package of support around this including siblings, return trips, volunteering opportunities and so on. The Trust also works hard to ensure their work is environmentally sustainable. You can make a donation HERE!
The rhyme surprised me and then I was surprised how much I liked it! I think it’s hard to use rhyme effectively. 😊
I’m very impressed with how you use rhyme in this poem to intensify the strength of the sentiments.