This week’s submission is from Pam Birrell. I love this poem in a multitude of ways, but won’t rattle on about it because it speaks for itself so eloquently. Please do comment, however, if it resonates for you.
Pam gives the following background on herself:
I am a 15 year breast cancer survivor. I battled aggressive breast cancer at the age of 32.
I am an angel parent. My middle child died of cancer 10 years ago at the age of 8. He battled stage 4 neuroblastoma for 4 years.
Here is a poem that I wrote last year as I reflected on those who could stand to walk with us on this horrible journey.
A Blessing for Darkness
by Pam Birrell
Sit with me this dark night
Let a kind word escape from your frightened mouth
And fall through the chasm to my wounded soul
Let your thoughts be free of criticism and judgement
Let respect flood into every dark crevice
Let there be no guilt when we know there is no light tonight
Sit with me this dark night
Ultra Sounds: My Creative Exploration of the Illness Experience 
What a beautiful poignant poem – gets to the heart and teaches us how to be with those experiencing the pain of the soul. Thank you!