Sustainability of Love

by Pat Tyrer

There’s hardly a day goes by

that I don’t think about his

diagnosis and wonder what my

life will look like without him.

Day by day he becomes less afraid,

More thoughtful; as kind as always

Yet he weakens. My own strength is

Gently bolstered by his optimism.

Shared memories and laughter

Sustain and protect our love

Despite the terminating lightness.

His frequent laughter warms my spirit

As it slows the darkness of his loss.

My best friend, my comfort, my safe place

Withdraws a little each day.