Doing Cancer Alone
Am I not Loveable
with cancer
No loving touches, too few hugs
I am a cancer survivor
Yet so alone
Questioning my fellow man
When I needed love the most, at my darkest time
People were hard to find
I begged for help
Most every test, appointment, radiation I sat alone
Oh yes I am stronger, wiser
At what cost
Where are my friends and family
Response from some folks was down right NO’S
My heart breaking and my soul is crushed
I fought so hard
Am still alone
I reached out to relatives
No word of comfort
What is life without touch, love
I need a circle of strength around me
My plea to the world
Care for your sick, fellow man
Do not be scared of illness
You can not catch
See the soul of the sick
Love them all you can
This gift of love is more healing than any cancer pill
Forget your fears.
Open your hearts
End others loneliness and tears
by
Barb Derick
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