Written by Jordan Wayne Francis
You’re a mountain of a man
Even as you stare down
The uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis
Which would make most men weep
Inoperable without significant disruption to quality of life
34 years with you
Seems too short
Now I’m faced with the daunting
Realization that you may not be around much longer
So many things left to do
So many things left unsaid
You might never see me get married
You probably won’t meet your grandkids if I ever have them
Through this journey you’ve continued to be yourself
Stalwart and strong
But I can see it breaking you this time
I’m so proud of the growth you’ve made in the last few years
I can’t stand to lose you
The thought of it breaks my heart
When it’s finally your time to go
There will be a giant hole in my heart and in my life
You’re compassionate, and kind
With a no-nonsense attitude
You’re stubborn and obstinate
You love with your whole being
You’re passionate, open, and honest
You can always be depended on
Creative and able to build or fix almost anything
You’re everything that I strive to be
That’s what makes you a mountain of a man
This poem is written about my dad as he faces a new cancer diagnosis
Text © Jordan Wayne Francis
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Another good poem. I need to get back to my book of poems.