The day I discovered she might have cancer
I prayed to God anxiously awaiting his answer
Early that morning, rushed to the hospital was she
I remember knowing it was bad, but unprepared for what could be
I wasn't as concerned at first, too absorbed in myself
To comprehend what was happening to her health
Then when I recieved the call
That's when I realized it all
She might not live? Is that really what they said?
I couldn't imagine how I could live if she was dead
The pain I felt was too much for a kid
It seemed as if someone had put all the joy in a jar and clamped on the lid
And I was supposed to concentrate in class
When I knew that they had found this mass
inside her body, pulling her toward the clutches of death
I couldn't resist holding my breath
I'll never know what happened in class the day
For my imagination had carried me miles away
Oh how my friends expressions were, looking back
For my voice and an explanation I did lack
My hands shook and my face was white
I knew somehow this couldn't be right
Not my mom, NO! It was someone else's
Finally I managed to explain to my friends
My voice shook terribly as though it was the end
I could see they were petrified
I was always the calm, reassuring one
but not today, for that was all gone
It had been replaced by a prodigious fear that grips
so tight at your heart until it rips
After what seemed like years
for me, holding back tears
I got to see her
With that she washed away the fear
For that moment at least
I knew there would be peace
Though the worry didn't cease
I knew she would be released
That has been one year
She is still here
She never had cancer
Thanks be to God for his wonderful answer
Author notes
This a true story about a terrifying summer with my mom. God was there through it all and thankfully he healed her. She's so much better now, but as long as I live I'll never forget that feeling of terror. It was like the fear overtook me, I could think of nothing else. But once I asked God to help me deal with it, I felt that whatever happened it would be okay. If you're in a situation like this, just remember that He is in control and He will help you through the rough spots in your life.
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wow this is such a beautiful poem that must have been one of the hardest summers ever, i love the way yu put so much feeling into it it is truely remarkable
god bless
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cassie -
this is such a great poem...you put tears in my eyes...very heartfelt
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I'm glad your mom didn't have cancer, two of my aunts are having it now for the second time, and a good friend of mine died from it. I'm am very happy for you.
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o wow that was soo sad it had me in tears..cancer is truly horrible as is any disease..im sorry you had to go thru that but God was there as He always is and had your mother in his arms..great great poem! i loved it so much! it was real, powerful, and deep. great job!!
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OMG that is really really saaaadddd! It is an awesome poem and really deep. Awesome job and I am glad that your mom is doing better i was so worried about her when she was in the hospital. Very great write. keep it up.
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