Barb Derick Poet Dramatic Verse

Doing Cancer Alone

Am I not Loveable
with cancer
No loving touches, too few hugs
I am a cancer survivor
Yet so alone
 Questioning  my fellow man
When I needed love the most, at my darkest time
People were hard to find
I begged for help
Most every test, appointment, radiation I sat alone
Oh yes I am stronger, wiser
At what cost
Where are my friends and family 
Response from some folks was down right NO’S
My heart breaking and my soul is crushed
I fought so hard 
Am still alone
I reached out to relatives 
No word of comfort
What is life without touch, love 
I need a circle of strength around me

My plea to the world
Care for your sick, fellow man
Do not be scared of illness
You can not catch
See the soul of the sick
Love them all you can
This gift of love is more healing than any cancer pill 
Forget your fears.
Open your hearts
End others loneliness and tears

by
Barb Derick

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Beata Agustin April 22, 2024 at 9:28 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A February 9, 2016 at 1:40 AM well done barab

Sylvia Coulstock October 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM Dear Barb I am so sorry for your odeal,not just your physical suffering which must be hard enough,but to have felt so alone.I hope your feelings that you have shared here in this heartfelt poem that touched me will reach and teach others.To not let fear get in the way of what their hearts are telling them to do.I know you will find many friends here on TPS.Please take care.Luv June.

Sara Kendrick October 3, 2010 at 2:13 PM I am sorry if this happened in your life..When one is sick is when one needs friends and family the most for the support and strenght..If you had lived close to me, I would have tried to support you through this in whatever ways that I could..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta October 3, 2010 at 1:37 PM Very touchy and emtional plea from a cancer patient, Barb

Wilma Neels October 3, 2010 at 1:04 PM This is a very touching write. Having a friend and an aunt fighting their own battle with this illness sure makes it even more real for me. Stunning write, if personal I wish you all the best with your recovery hugs and blessings ;)