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

Date: 9/10/2023 7:26:00 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
Date: 9/11/2023 9:21:00 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

Date: 9/10/2023 7:26:00 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
Date: 9/11/2023 9:30:00 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."

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/10/2023 6:33:00 PM

My mom had her last chemo, rang the bell hard and shortly thereafter died from an infection. God bless you, Jerry

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/11/2023 9:36:00 AM

So sorry for your loss, Kim. My regret in life is that I have no magical poem that when read, will take all the hurt and sorrow away.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/10/2023 4:44:00 PM

Sadly your lines are something many can relate to Jerry:-( our friend starts chemo on Tuesday. hugs Jan xx

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/10/2023 6:18:00 PM

I know so many who have suffered through it. I feel for all of them.