"C"

"C"

Drip, drip, drip
The poison leaks into my I.V.
Sip, sip, sip
The nausea meds they give to me
Blip, blip, blip
Monitors chirp beside my bed
Tisk, tisk, tisk
The doctor shakes his head

The “C” cells kill the n’er do wells
That I hoped would multiply
Chemo is a crapshoot but he tells
Me to be hopeful and to try

Tap, tap, tap
The lawyers pen goes as he talks
Nap, nap, nap
Between my daily walks
Pray, pray, pray
I need to know God is near
Say, say, say
I made difference while I was here

The finer things no longer brings
Satisfaction to me at all
The hands that hold while hearts unfold
I will miss the most of all

Cling, cling, cling
To life and be brave
Bring, bring, bring
The lilacs to my grave

This life is oh so fragile
And beautiful and grand
I'll enjoy it for a little while
Till angels come to take my hand

Spin, spin, spin
The world still turns in spite of tears
Children will still make noise
Playing with cherished toys
On birthdays, Christmas, and New Years

By: Kimarie Manhart-Freeman