I’ve lost track of how long I have been here
Everyday has just been so mundane and routine
The one thing I look forward to is going on a walk
Each day at noon I’d take a stroll after my lunch
Just to get some fresh air and clear my mind
It was Fall so the gentle cool breeze felt amazing
But I couldn’t walk too far and it was only brief
I had to get back to my task and the team helping
I couldn’t wait for this to be over and try to go on
Hopefully this time it successfully completes
If not then there just won’t be any more attempts
We’ve committed to this for so long we’re trying
But honestly I’ve gotten so tired from the efforts
At times I’m just ready to give up and move on
One day things were starting to take a turn South
And I decided I wanted to go walk on this cloudy day
Along the walking path is a little bridge nearby
Underneath the bridge a small river flowed through
I loved leaning over the bridge just to gaze at it
On this day I did the same and noticed someone there
Sitting by a tree was a woman watching the river flow
She was stunning as can be and I wondered why she’s here
We made eye contact and my nervous self walked away
The next day she was still there when I had returned
This time I gave a wave and a smile that was reciprocated
The following day she was at the bridge waiting for me
From there we began talking and it was refreshing
All that talk with the team about what needed to be done
It gets so tiring and only adds to the exhaustion I felt
But that went away as I got to know this girl by the river
It turns out she had a family member that goes here too
As we got to know each other day by day I felt motivated
I wanted to be successful when before I lost interest in trying
We developed a bond that I want to see how it turns out
She wanted the same thing too despite what may happen
She always saw the positives in everything including me
Even though I’m breaking apart she didn’t give up on this
Saying great things don’t happen without taking chances
And so I tried for her and for us to finish this task here
Holding my hand every step of the way through this ordeal
Every chance we had we’d go to the river to be in our world
How I wish we could’ve met under different circumstances
Finally the day came to see the results of my task I was given
The doctor walked in trying to keep a positive face on for us
But I knew what I was about to hear would not be pleasant
The chemo treatment didn’t work and I have little time left
She cried knowing this would come to an end someday soon
I was sad to have this happen to her after all she’s done for me
She gave me hope and care when I felt my world crumbling
My fire reignited seeing her spirit and belief in this story
And how can I forget those eyes and smile I first saw at the river
Now we have to make the most of whatever time that remains
And we knew we couldn’t cry the rest of the way but enjoy it
I am grateful for her taking a chance on me and never giving up
Even if at times I was ready to quit on myself and let go
To find someone who’s willing to share the pain is hard to find
I couldn’t thank her enough for being in my life and let her know
That we shouldn’t be sad it’ll end but happy that it happened
And that someday she’ll carry on with her life and find love again
She didn’t want to talk of such things rather focus on the now
But I knew she had a whole lot left to experience in the future
Even though we met at the wrong place it was the right time
My life may have not been saved but you made it worth saving
I know you won’t forget about me as you move on one day
And we’ll carry a piece of each other in our hearts forever
So let’s enjoy this moment now because soon you’ll cry again
But stay strong for me, darling, for life will get better for you
I’ll soon be your angel while you’ll always be my girl by the river. . .
Novatourist 