The Poet’s Cancer
Journeys From Sorrow To Joy
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Beneath the Snow From darkest days comes hope— like daffodils beneath the snow. How it happens none know; petals unfurl on tender shoots. It is true— strong shoots start small, still in darkness. In coldest days without sun, bulbs move and awake. Stillness broken, bursting out; shoots lift, pale petals glow. In this life, darkness dims faintest hopes. Yet God prevails. In his light, hope rises— like daffodils beneath the snow.
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Written for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones, The Poet’s Cancer is a powerful anthology of poetry. Like the wefts and warps of a well woven cloth, these poems link the painful and emotional experiences of suffering, uncertainty and anxiety with real, unidealized expectations for knowledge, hope, and joy. The collection examines larger issues of meaning and purpose, frequently viewed through theological and metaphorical perspectives, rather than concentrating only on grief or suffering. The Poet’s Cancer explores the genuine potential of finding meaning and purpose among the hardship, suffering and uncertainty of a cancer journey through poetry reflections that range from sadness to the goodness of God.
About the Author
Steve Hefta is an aspiring poet and artist. He is also a Stage IV cancer survivor who has found meaning and purpose while experiencing sorrow, suffering and joy in his cancer journey. In poems that tell the story (a universal story for many), he expresses real, deeply moving and raw emotions inviting others on similar journeys to walk with him—or let him walk with them. Hefta is a Sr. VP with Marketplace Chaplains. He earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Architecture and Design, Kansas State University, and practiced in the field of architecture for many years before earning a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary and serving for years as a Protestant Christian chaplain and ministry leader. He and his wife of over 40 years reside in the western suburbs of Chicago and are blessed with three married adult children, their spouses, and seven granddaughters. Together they serve on the Elder Team of Christ Community Church, Saint Charles / South Elgin, Illinois.