Helpless

Doctors make their routine rounds each day
Well-meaning zealots come in the room to pray
I sit here sharing tears with you
I wish there was more that I could do

To fight the cancer, they can do no more
Your body has lost this hard-fought war
There is no other course we can pursue
I wish there was more that I could do

You are far too young to leave this world
How can I carry on without my girl
I would do anything to help pull you through
I wish there was more that I could do

I watched you release your last breath
No miracles were left to ward off death
One last kiss before the final adieu
I wish there was more that I could do
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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June 9, 2014 at 9:57 AM
Joe, Congratulations, on your win in Cyndi's "HELPLESS, KYRIELLE CONTEST." take care -LINDA-
Sietesantos Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 3:19 PM
Congratulations on a well-deserved win!
Ryerson Avatar
June 7, 2014 at 3:40 AM
Oh my Joe... This is SO compelling and heart wrenching. I pray that this is not a real life experience about losing your wife or daughter...To offer congratulations seems trite and insulting so all I can say is: THANKS - Tim------PS: I agree with the last part of Andrea's comment too
Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 9:52 PM
A very good one about the fight against cancer and the toll it takes on the survivors as well. Congrats, Joe. you are a talent that I wish to see more of here.
A. Sharma Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 9:03 AM
What a great write Joe ! Not to be missed ! Truly helpless still brave fight wid cancer goes ,, hope absolute cure wud come one day to delight of docs as well ! Congrats on win !
Macmillan Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations on the win, Joe. Sorry for getting here late! Cancer is awful and I pray one day they will find a cure. It has stolen almost all my family. Even the thought of it threatening my daughter gives me night terrors.
Mehta Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 2:22 AM
Perfect Kyrielle with apt take on the theme, congrats on a fine win, joe
Gorelick Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Not one comment? Unbelievable. May I be the first to say that this one brought moisture to the eye...Congrats.. BG
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