Cancer. It is a cruel disease.
To witness the pain, suffering and destruction cancer can cause is a humbling and deeply moving experience. It exposes, questions and commands reflection.
This song was written in the days following the passing of a beautiful person. She died from breast cancer in late 2021. Although I did not know her well. I had fond memories of working with her on and off over the years. I knew she had suffered a long battle with the disease. I knew she was an exceptional nurse. I knew she had a large, close family. I knew had a beautiful smile, a great sense of humour and heart of gold.
Her name is not required to make this any more personal as her story is indicative of countless people touched by cancer, some passed, some still fighting.
Although I am not affiliated with any particular organisation, please consider supporting an appropriate cause to help rid the world of this awful disease.
Enjoy... Life
daz
Lyrics
I watched another good person go
To the maker wherever I don’t know
As the family gathered round the open window
She slipped away
As the dawn sun rose
A cold fog lifted
The family relieved
As her memory was gifted
And I’m reminded of the frailty of life
How lucky that I am that you’re my wife
Every moment our kids grow up
The blessings that has filled my cup
I know that I am thankful for my life
It doesn’t seem that fair
That good people have to care
For loved ones sick and hollow
Eyes a shell of what they offer
It’s a realisation that the a life has gone
Just as sure as life continues on
A memory of love and who you are
As the sun breaks through the clouds
It calls us to be bowed
And I’m reminded of the frailty of life
How lucky that I am that you’re my wife
Every moment our kids grow up
The blessings that has filled my cup
I know that I am thankful for my life
And all the lessons that I’ve learned
Are the blessings that I give out in return
Why did you have to go
Cause I miss you
And I’m reminded of the frailty of life
How lucky that I am that you’re my wife
Every moment our kids grow up
The blessings that has filled my cup
I know that I am thankful for my life
Right now I am just thankful for my life
words & music: D Smith 2021