This poem was written for my friend, Bill Sanders, who nursed and cared for his extraordinary sister, Vicky,  throughout her fight against cancer until the day she died.

Tender, loving, understanding

You carried your sister’s future in your heart and soul

And all who met you wondered at

Your uncompromising love for her,

Your fierce determination to keep her alive.

Every move you made was with her best interests at heart,

Even when, with misgiving, you took her home.

Never doubt the value of that journey;

The spiritual call of those we hold dearest,

Must never be undervalued.

Celebrate her; celebrate her life

And honour your part in it.

You are a man apart, a man to treasure,

Your sister knew it and so do all those who meet you.