6 December 2012
I looked at my partner, To see him breaking down, Eyes not a strong hazel no more, His face always in a frown.
His usual healthy skin was now an ashen colour, Heavy bags under his eyes, How did he get like this? I wonder.
His hair always neat was now an utter mess, Dried chapped lips, I'm worried, I must confess.
I touched his arm in worry, He quickly turned and flinched, He told me he was in a hurry, A bit angry I was I must admit.
I have to sort things out, I thought to myself, What a state he's in, This is as nervous as I've felt.
Later that evening I sat him down at home, Told him I was concerned, And then he grabbed his phone.
'I went to the doctors the other day.' Where was this going? Is there something I must say? I wasn't very knowing.
'The doc said I am afraid to tell you that you have cancer.' I gasped, surprised, This is what's the matter.
I hugged him tight and told him everything will be ok, It might not, But that is what I felt I must say.
He cried on my shoulder, He used to be so strong, I kissed his forehead, Him having cancer is just so wrong.
He doesn't deserve this curse, A lovely man he is, We must see a nurse, He gave me a gentle kiss.
I then told him truthfully I will be with him through it all, He gave a weak smile, And placed his feet on the floor.
"I love you so much." He said confidently, "I am going to get through this." "Even if in the end you no longer love me."
" I will love you forever more." I said with my hands in his, "Let us be together." Was our first and only wish.
First And Only Wish • Opuss № I