Chemo

The endless waiting burns into my brain
Every tick of the clock drives me insane
Life washes away with each wave of pain
My sorrow will not let me feel again
My resolve is broken; nothing left to gain
Let death come for me, no need to remain

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Yann Rolland

September 10, 2023 at 7:26 PM

hi Jerry, this is so sad, i knew friends whose chemo was successful, i wish this is a fiction, but very convincing poetry indeed, thanks for sharing , this is deep emotion here

Jerry Brotherton

September 11, 2023 at 9:21 AM

By God's grace, I have no first-hand experience. I have lost three brothers, two sisters, and a mother-in-law to various forms of cancer. Yes, chemotherapy works... or it doesn't. I am so happy for all those whose lives were extended but I feel such sorrow for those that lost. Thanks for reading my friend. I'm praying that everyone has a safe journey through this life.

Gershon Wolf

September 10, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Grrrrr. Hope I never have to live through this, marshmallow that I am. Very effective imaging in just a few lines, Jerry. This really seized me!

Jerry Brotherton

September 11, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Thank you, my friend, for reading and for your kind words. I don't mean to say that all chemotherapy is bad. It is the saving grace for many and some even have little adverse side effects. As Spock says, "Live long and prosper."