Whereas Mark was within the hospital together with his younger daughter with most cancers, he usually known as his oldest daughter after being away from her.
“A Promise To You” is a deeply private reflection on the emotional turmoil I felt whereas being away from my firstborn daughter, Leia (6 years previous, on the time), throughout my youthful daughter Chloe’s battle with most cancers. This poem captures the guilt, longing, and overwhelming love I felt throughout these days, torn between the wants of each.
Though I spent lengthy intervals of time within the hospital with Chloe, Leia’s presence remained fixed in my coronary heart. She has all the time been my emotional anchor, and her fiery spirit gave me energy throughout a number of the darkest moments. On this poem, I seize the tearing of my coronary heart as I’m pulled in two instructions, and the burden of the guarantees made to Leia, whereas combating to make sure her sister’s and our household’s survival.
A Promise To You
Hey there, my girlie, are you okay?
I do know there’s not a lot I might say
Your sister’s sick, she wants me right here
You’re proper, child, it’s all unfair
Your sister sleeps, she’s very in poor health
I’m sitting on the windowsill
In fact I wish to see you quickly
I’m dying on this sterile room
Go to? Positive, however now’s not the time
Oh please, don’t fear, she’s doing effective
Her physique’s weak, her mouth is sore
Chemo, stem cells, injections extra
I’ll quickly come again, I all the time do
I miss you too, I promise you
What’s that you just hear? Noise? Confusion?
Nurses got here, a blood transfusion
Your voice, little one, I really like to listen to it
Your fireplace and your combating spirit
We want it now, greater than ever
Give me energy, your weary father
Tomorrow I’ll come by your door
You’ll greet me as I’d been to warfare
Now let me go, she’s needing me
I wish to protect you from her screams
To you, daughter, a solemn vow
I do know, you too, want me proper now
She is going to beat this, I’ll see it by
Then I’ll convey us each residence to you
This poem was written and submitted by Mark Younce. The article displays the views of Younce and never of CURE®. That is additionally not imagined to be meant as medical recommendation.
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