~My Prayer~

thank you for your thoughts and prayers

I am a nurse… I help families everyday deal with pain, sadness, loss, and injury… It is what I do… Right now, my baby brother, who I raised as my own, is fighting for his life, hit by a drunk driver,  in a hospital bed- alone, on the other side of the country and I cannot help the one person I love most in this world.. I cannot begin to tell you how helpless I feel… This is my prayer I share with you…

Without you, I would know not of love

a light in a life thus dreary

now, fighting for your life

my heart worn and weary.

 

You gave my life meaning

sweet spirit so giving

precious soul, my everything

my only reason for living.

 

When I wanted to shut out the world

scared, hurt and alone

you held my heart in your hands

with love I’d  never known.

 

My rainbow amongst the storms

lifting me from despair

I would give anything in the world

just to be there.

 

Overwhelmed with helplessness

to my knees I must fall

searching for his healing aid

upon his name I will call.

 

Crying out to the heavens

hear my desperate plea

have mercy on the innocent

please don’t take him from me!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Well that hits close to home for me… I had a girlfriend I lived with that was killed by a drunk driver… I was out of town with my band, I still feel the guilt of not being there when it happened.

A very touching piece of writing. Sorry to hear you are going through this. Nonthing worse than feeling helpless.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Dale.. I am sorry that you can relate... I lost him shortly after writing this one... and yes, that helplessness is the worst feeling in the world... guilt still eats at me...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I sent you a request for the poem I wrote for her… I still have nightmares bout it, but in the nightmare I am driving the car that hit her.

[AprilRN1210]

I read and reviewed.. made me cry... so beautiful... I have nightmares but just more of the helpless and him suffering and me not being there.... sucks!!!

[Zahra]

A wonderful poem filled with love and purity. My prayers are with you

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. I honestly appreciate them:)

[micky]

I personally am not the religious type but if there was anyone or thing up there I truly and honest;y hope that your prayers have been answered. I love your poem it brought tears to my eyes.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much for this lovely review.. I am humbled that I could touch you... I appreciate it..

[Bill O. Writes]

I hope all the best for your situation firstly. As a poem, I feel like this is perfection. As I was reading it I felt a little bit of an offbeat flow (which I love) with the way the phrasing was and comma placements. The word choices were very eloquent and beautifully constructed. Great job!

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you for your kind, thoughtful review.. I am glad that you enjoyed.. my mind is a "little offbeat"--so I guess that's why.. My brother is still critical, but taking it one moment at a time with faith and prayer.. thank you again. I appreciate it..

[Bill O. Writes]

Any time :).

[MoriartyMesa]

There are many burdens that come to one in the Medical field, my late father,my living mother and aunt, departed brother, all had been in the business of healing and confronting the sick. I myself was once an aide to Hospice, but non of that will ever prepare a person for a close loss or near.

But you like many others will find her strength.

[AprilRN1210]

most people think it would, but nothing prepares you for it.. if anything, makes you more sensitive.. thank you for your kind, thoughtful, encouraging words.. I honestly appreciate it..

[Andrea]

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

[AprilRN1210]

That is very kind of you, thank you so much. I appreciate it...

[Andrea]

You're welcome hun. Any time...

[s y e]

Oh dear God April, I have no words right now.... I am speechless and the tears are just running down my eyes. Today has been a tough day for me for many reasons but one is because a very close friend of mine lost her niece and I've been trying to help her cope and your poem... Well, it is filled with so much heart and love and the emotion is so raw. Goodness me lovely, I hope he is okay and recovers. You're in my prayers and I am sending much love and huggles to you....xoxoxoxoxox

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you girl... your sweet thoughts and prayers mean a lot to me... sending you ((hugs)) back ma'am... I will be praying for your friend as well..

[Brittany Evans]

you are in my prayers! this poem is so deep. i can feel the anger and fear you have!

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers.. I appreciate them...

[MomzillaNC]

I've felt that anger, desperation, hope, and fear… My sister was the driver, and no one else was hurt. But, OH GOD those hours waiting, not knowing, no way of finding out, no way to help, to hold, to protect, to take it back…

Only my faith kept me from being utterly crushed by worry until we found out she'd be okay.

I hope your surround by people who love you both and will hold you and pray with you till you come through this dark time.

I'll keep him and you in my prayers.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much!... it is so frustrating just waiting, praying, not sure what is going on all the time and helpless to do anything... I appreciate your kind words and prayers.. it means a lot...

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. I'll keep praying for you both and keep hoping for the best possible outcome.

[AprilRN1210]

you are very kind, thank you again...

[John Preston]

You know in your heart that he is being taken care of by the best people there is.
My he recover from his injuries in full health. To be brought back to you.
Just keep praying to ever you believe in.
So sorry April.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you John... you are so sweet, and I appreciate it... ((hugs)) to you...

[John Preston]

For I will light a candle each night
a few words to help him recover.

[AprilRN1210]

oh my goodness, thank you so much... from the bottom of my heart... thank you... that means a lot.... I honestly appreciate it...

[Inda]

Thats though April, hope he will be alright i cant even imagine how you feel. A big hug for you, wish words could do more right now. Dont want to fuel hatred, but drunk driving has got to be dealt with in an aggresive matter in every state. Again i hope he recovers soon and you can have some piece of mind my friend.

[AprilRN1210]

hey my crazy hour'd morning friend... nice to "see" you.. thank you for these kind, thoughtful words and hugs... they mean a lot to me... and yes, drunk driving is something that is inexcusable and should be dealt with accordingly... you are always so sweet and I appreciate this sincerely from the bottom of my heart sir... ((hugs)) back to you.. I needed them this morning... hopefully you have posted something to make me giggle as only you can do... :)