For The First Time

I felt the rain again, for the first time today
The moist drops felt like tears from God's eyes
I smiled as they landed on your nose and as you tried to race indoors
I just stood there, feeling blessed
Months ago I never thought I would feel it rain, or see the sun break through the clouds
This disease had captured my soul
Chewing up all the good inside my body
You remained by my side, persistent as ever
You wiped my face when I did not have the strength
Held my hand when I cried
All the while you told me I would survive
Now the day is here, the poison no longer remains
Never again will I feel the sting as the medicine flows through my veins
My mouth will never again crave for water which will not stay down
It is gone, I am one of the survivors
I will hold my head high today
My heart will never be the same
Too many new friends are already gone
But you, you remained, the constant in a very shaky situation
Today I'll propose to you again and pledge my love for better, for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health
This rain will not dampen my spirit for today I begin my life again, for the first time.