Wednesday, September 19, 2012

September Heights, day 20 lights

Inspired by the theme at


Today lights is the prompt (thank you Maharukh). You would think 'an easy one', and maybe that's true, but as an oncology nurse I would like to write a few haiku on lights associated with my work in the local hospital. Every day I have to deal with very ill people. Some of them are shortly diagnosed with cancer, others dealing with cancer for a long time. Not only the patients have to deal with their illness, but also their relatives have to deal with it. I hope that this will be a good one.

after a while
several chemo cures further
light in his eyes

 light in his eyes
day by day it becomes less
the end is near

 the end is near
family and friends gathering
after a while

 after a while
eyes become dark, no sparkle
finally heaven calls

 finally heaven calls -
he ... has gone ... the pain will be gone
after a while
Credits: stairway to heaven
op

22 comments:

  1. PranitaSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Very sad are those days for a lotto reasons!

    Jingles of celebration!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I love this cascade. The different ways you speak of cure and pain. Very nice.

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  3. BarbaraSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I was very moved by this set, having witnessed the light going from someone's eyes in my own nursing career. It isn't easy to write about this. Well done!

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  4. ElleceeSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    This is a very sensitive write on an uneasy subject. Well done.

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  5. kaykualaSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Very touching sequence of demise, Kris! Lovely cascades!

    Hank

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  6. awalkinmyheartSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    You have painted a sad image here and this is reality. It must be difficult for you to have to watch this every day, Kris.

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  7. PattiKenSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    This is very sad. Your work as an oncology nurse must be so difficult!

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  8. LocomenteSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    OMG!!! You have portratyed it very beautifully... Very touchy...

    http://locomente.blogspot.in/2012/09/lights-on.html

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  9. Judith WesterfieldSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Lovely line, "the pain will be gone . . . after awhile"

    Very moving

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  10. odyzzSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    sad one ..but it needs a lot of strength to craft it...nice!!

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  11. A Hopeless RomanticSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Poignant!

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  12. Mariya KolevaSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    to think that you see that every day at work, Kris, makes me very sad. If a person in that sphere of work has not developed some sensible philosophy, they will be devastated before long. I couldn't do it. Bravo for your strength and your courage!

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  13. ChèvrefeuilleSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Thank you all for your nice words on this post. It makes me humble and blush ... this is what I do ... this is where my heart really is.
    It's not an easy job, but it gives me a lot of satisfaction.

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  14. Reading PleasureSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I really love your Haiku and the photo is very illuminating.

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  15. HazelSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Talent! It's not easy to craft words about something as crippling as pain and death. But you did it. Well done.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Poignant read ... I know this is your field, but I think this is the first time (I have read) ... you've shared aspects of your daily gift with others. As a cancer survivor, your work is invaluable to the patient and their families!!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    a gradual process,

    well plotted haiku.

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  18. Karin WibergSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Sad and sweet.

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  19. siggiofmaineSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:55 AM


    Thank you for sharing...
    wonderful and sensitive.
    Have witnessed many events
    such as you write of,
    admire your gift to share
    this experience in such a
    meaningful way.
    Peace,
    Siggi in Downeast Maine

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    What a sad cascade.. very well done.

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  21. TeresaSeptember 24, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Such a sad one. Beautifully written.

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  22. ChèvrefeuilleOctober 2, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    In loving memory of all those people who died through cancer.

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