In Sickness

Mother of Perpetual Help You know how much I suffer because of my sickness Not only my body but my soul is also affected I do not even have the strength to pray as I should Nothing gives me any relief Even the visits and compassion of my friends Family bring me no comfort My courage is beginning to fail imPatience Sadness are having their effect on me Most tender Loving Mother My feelings of distress I put all my trust in you Your compassionate heart will surely have pity on me Merciful Mother Do not forget your devoted afflicted child’s (here mention your sickness) [Please] ask your Son, Jesus [Father] Christ To give me the courage Strength to accept my sickness as the will of [Eternal] God and to bear it with patience resignation If it is [Eternal] God’s will [Please] intercede for me in recovering my former good health; If it is [Eternal] God’s will that I continue to suffer or That this sickness should lead me to a better life I am perfectly resigned Loving Mother I am confident you will obtain the grace to do whatever [Eternal] God asks of me Amen Prayer to poem: 7022018 Poetry Form: Dramatic Monologue Copyright © Jacqueline R. Mendoza