Where Was She?

One fateful day, we got the call The words received, started it all. “Your son has cancer, please come see” So we flew out, but where was she? By your bedside, we both would stay Waiting for news, along the way. For we were shocked, this couldn’t be We both stood by, but where was she? Your dad returned, so he could work I stayed there, my sick days I took. Finding out, a transplant was key I was still there, but where was she? You were discharged, and home we went To Cleveland Clinic, you were sent. May the tests be wrong, we would plea We stayed with you, but where was she? Our lives would change, and this was true Praying you’d live, and make it through. There were days, we wanted to flee Yet we hung in, but where was she? Many helped out, because they care Raising money, wanting to share. Bills were mounting, nothing is free We worked so hard, but where was she? The house we cleaned, sanitized too Painting and fixing, all for you. Our bodies ached, we’d skin a knee Getting it done, but where was she? Remission set in, “Thank you Lord” Through it all, we surely weren’t bored. Appointments kept, relieved we’d be Your health is back, but where was she? We never asked, but did expect You’d be grateful, and show respect. For our love, forever will be We had been there, but where was she? We put you first, our lives on hold All we asked, was do what you’re told. You chose to leave, hurting us all Now with her, you can’t even call. She is your mom, for this we know Some gratitude, we thought you’d show. The pain runs deep, is this a phase? We can’t worry, we’ve kids to raise. One of these days, you will mature Knowing we tried, must to nurture We are hoping, then you will We were right here, but where was she?