Broken

I wrote this about my three year old son who has a tumor on his brain. He goes into surgery to remove it in the morning.

Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas

Here I sit brokenhearted
Praying that my son
Does not become one of the departed

I will never forget how it all started
Three years ago
He began capturing hearts

Through birth pains he came in
Unknown to us his brain altered its image
But hid its true intentions

Now he is asleep
Deep in a dream
Of Thomas the choo choo train and chocolate ice cream

I fear the worst
But pray for the best
This is truly my greatest test

He is my first born
Him I truly adore
So I cry on the floor

I must be strong
I must remain calm

His last words before they put him to sleep
Play over and over like a heartbeat
"Daddy you make me feel better."
"Yes my son," as I kiss him on the cheek

Author's Note

Please review and rate. I do not care about the grammar one bit. All those who do I will update on his status tomorrow after his surgery. Thank you all in advance for reading.

Reviews

[deeps]

Wow this one really tugs on the heart.
I can feel the pain and hurt.

[jeff hackworth]

wow im cry this poem breaks my heart with its meaning

[The High Poet]

I feel so much pain in this work of art :)

[Senseless whatever]

Emotional, passionate, beautiful. I can not begin to imagine this. Nothing in a man's life can prepare you for this either. You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Stay true.

[mcg03002]

My thoughts are with you and your boy. Very moving piece. Thanks for sharing with us during such a trying time.

[Ruth]

This is emotive and really passionate, grammer of no issue! I truly hope it goes well for your son, love and light to you Daniel xx

[The Analog Kid]

Sad poem, but very heartfelt. I hope your son's surgery is a success. Very tough when they are so young.

[Undying Glory]

aww man this is really sad, we all pray your son pulls through. thanks so much for sharing this brilliant write

[Doreen]

Oh, wow. I can't stop my tears as I write this. What an emotional write. I'll be honest; I can't even concentrate on the mechanics of the poem. This touched me more than words can describe. He's an adorable little boy. It pains me to know that such a sweet little guy has to go through such a big ordeal. I can't even imagine what you're going through. My thoughts are with you, and I pray that all will be okay.

[rachielle]

This poem left me in tears. I felt your pain dearly. I will pray for your son and your family. The poem was very strong in emotion. I felt the innocence of your son and the pain you and your wife are going through. I can see him sleeping on a hospital bed while you sit beside him in anxiety. Great poem. Very heartfelt. I wish you all the best.