A dying mother talks to her children. This may be a free form poem or not. It's just here. |
The sun was shining, but not for me That day the doctor said, “You have cancer inside you.” We checked the lab results and the x-rays that Told a story that many people had heard before. My life had gone from glowing to slowing. My family cried for the thought of my dying. But I gave a informative talk to my two tear stained kids. Their questions were better than I had ever heard before. They asked If they had been bad and That God was punishing them. I knew that I had one chance to let them Know that I would try to get well And life would go on. That night I had a feeling that I needed to Make one last speech to plant a seed in their minds. The next day was a Saturday. Our plans had been delayed by a small shower. I wanted to give the children my thoughts That they could remember. Johnathan and Annabel I love you very much. I loved you before you were born and Will love you when I am not here. You have made me so proud with how Kind you are to people and animals. You have helped Grandma when you Are at her house. I am proud of your good work at school, The teachers say you are the best in her class. Your coaches tell me that you love baseball. Life has some surprises for us all I learned that I was sick and Might not live to be old. When I die then you must continue To be good and proud of yourself God is not punishing me or our family. He has plans for everyone. You Will understand when you are older. Let’s just continue our love as a Family. Love Daddy. He will need that. Take good care of Snickers and Duffy. Snickers is their dog. Duffly is their cat. |