Alright

Dealing with it

I wonder how it feels

To fight like you do

I always wondered how it was

Watching everyone get better

So you think you will too

But your waiting on empty promises

A smile imprinted on your face

Might be your last memory

So how do you think now

When you can't think at all

So are you feeling okay

So are you doing alright

As alright you can be

When your dying

But I hope your at peace

I hope your alright

Because I don't know how

To think of you otherwise

Author's Note

Ah I guess I haven't been doing too well with my aunt.... I honestly think I missed my chance to see her. She's going faster than we anticipated. She'll die soon and I just let my thoughts carry me with this poem, from the point of view for the cancer patients who don't make it among those(their friends in the hospital room) who do make it.

My aunt can hardly hold a conversation now. It's crazy. I don't know if she can comprehend or hear people, but I hope she knows I loved her and I always want to remember her as the smiling teacher I knew and loved.

Reviews

[AliciaB]

This brought tears to my eyes - and I don't say that to sound dramatic. This poem is simple and profoundly heartfelt. I'm not sure what I can say by way of comfort, but I know, if your aunt were to read this, it would touch her heart. Hang in there, my friend. I pray for peace for both of you.

[andrew mitchell]

a lovely write, reflective, seeking answers, the sadness. i'm sorry to hear about your aunt. funny how we all have that favourite relative, someone more special.

[Einstein Noodle]

a poem literally wrenched from hard hard struggles :((( big hug my friend .. prayers for your aunt and those surrounding her .. including the angels ...prayers for peace and assurance to be felt by all ..;)
your memories of her as one of yours that you learned from says you have not neglected to see her when she was well ... things that can never be taken from you .. tho i do not know her at all .. and you only here at the cafe .. i still can say that she knows ... she absolutely knows!
E. :(

[onceloved]

A beautiful compassionate piece of writing its enough to make you cry. Their will be memories bring both joy and sadness too, both need to be embrace in our heart and mind. :) Larry

[Inject Positivity]

I can feel your each word, it says how much pain the heart is bearing right now... I have seen so many people losing their life to cancer, and it's unbearable to see them pass away, we are helpless in such situations, the world might have reached to the peak of inventions and discovery but death remains true to this day... I don't know what to say to comfort you frnd, but all I can do is pray for your aunt, the God we serve knows all our pain, and I know He will keep your aunt safe... Sending all my good wishes and prayers for you and your aunt... God bless you...

Sincerely
Dhiman