~ Poems of Love ~

The following poems have been written by me, for my husband Hamada, who suffered from Multiple Myeloma [IgG Kappa] a cancer of the plasma cells, which are found in the bone marrow. After many months of chemotherapy, contracting pneumonia twice, once given only twelve hours to live and having three bad fractures to his spine and also showing in his Pelvis, he made it to four years seven months. The Multiple Myeloma attacked his Kidneys first showing at diagnosis in May 2006 leaving Hamada only a small percentage of kidney function. He never complained, using his most amazing smile even when I knew he had severe pain. Hamada underwent a Stem Cell Transplant using his own 'harvested stem cells' . During October 2007 he spent seventeen days in the "Centre For Clinical Haematology" at Nottingham City Hospital UK. where he achieved this transplant. We had a scare at six months after transplant, when told 'the beast was back' but subsequent tests showed a partial remission. Again in early 2009 it was confirmed that Hamada was out of remission He fought again during 2010 with newer chemo type drugs. First with Velcade and then with Revlimid but to no avail. His Kidneys were failing further and Hamada chose not to have dialysis. This blog contains poems and updates, written for Hamada, telling of our life together.
Now a beautiful book has been published, see http://www.susiehemingway.com/books/
showing Hamada's personal fight against Multiple Myeloma in the first fifty 'poems of love' written by me his wife. I hope you like these poems of love and also 'our story' dedicated to Hamada, who passed away peacefully at home on 23 November 2010 after a most courageous fight against Multiple Myeloma.

24 February, 2008

We Dance Again ~ February 2008 - Susie Hemingway

No wretched life from us can take
the steps of love the notes we make,
the frail frame that yearns to try
the arms that lift, the eyes that cry,
tiny steps are all you need
to close your eyes and dance with me
to swirl and sway, to waltz and salsa
maybe soon - but not today,
still just to hold and smell your skin
is all I need, not spin and twirl
your arms are weak your legs move slow
but in this room the music flows
do you hear Count Basie swing?
piano notes that damp your skin
just as snow when flakes begin
to see you there upon this floor
to hear that Sax in blues begin
to twirl and spin,
close your eyes and drift again
tiny steps are all you'll need
to turn on floor, so close to me
for I will hold you never fear
and as we dance along this year
tiny steps are all you need
so close your eyes and dance with me...


@ Copyright 2008


We Dance Again - Now having music composed by the U.S.A band 'DAYE'
and chosen by http://www.rescuing-providence.blogspot.com as a poem for their site

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, Susie
So fantastic!!! just wish I had one ounce of your talent.. and strength. love to you both. John

Anonymous said...

Susie this is beautiful, it nearly made me cry. What a lovely write. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry for you situation, I know it must be hard. You shine My Dear !!!!!
Mags

Anonymous said...

Oh Susie,
That is so beautiful. I felt every word that you write. You guys are so beautiful. I do feel your strength, luv Judy ( My Space )

Anonymous said...

Fabulous once again, how we very much enjoy these poems of love. Keep going both of you Love Steve T and Family

Anonymous said...

A wonderful poem of such love and compassion. We wait with bated breath for each addition to this collection. Good luck to you both.
Usula and Simon

Anonymous said...

what tender insight and lovely gentle words of love. Jeannie USA

Susie Hemingway said...

This Poem is now awaiting Music from the Group 'Daye' USA. I wish them much luck with this Venture.

Susie Hemingway said...

Thanks go to John, Mags, and Judy for your very kind comments on this poem All Best Wishes To You.

Susie Hemingway said...

Thank you Steve T and Family. I am so glad that you enjoy my poems. All Good Wishes To You and Your Family.

Anonymous said...

Lovely Poem " we Dance again" Tim and Em

Anonymous said...

What a tender poem, makes one feel the closness of you guys.Keep writing Susie Love Michael M (USA)

Susie Hemingway said...

Thank you Peter, Tim and Em and Micheal for your kind comments.

Susie Hemingway said...

Thank you Jennie, and Ursula and Simon for your lovely comments.

Anonymous said...

A tender poem, I love it, keep writing for us. Pat

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