Regina Mcintosh Poet Rhyme

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Written on March 5, 2026

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On Stand By

I sit nearby
As he receives
The treatment
My soul grieves

I sit by his side
See the needle’s prick
Skin so bruised
Heart feels seasick

I sit close by
As he gets chemo
Defeated by the fear
Heart beating, prestissimo

I sit, thinking
What he must feel
My mind wonders
Can this cancer be real?

I sit where I see
All the pain he endures
Light dims, he breathes
Hoping for real cures

I sit beside him
Worrying and fretting
Will he be ok?
Even my heart is sweating

I sit, on stand by
Where I can see him through
Longing to be his ally
As we seek a breakthrough

God knows the story
He sees us wait, in prayer
Giving Him the glory
With Him, we needn’t despair

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Karen Jones March 5, 2026 at 5:26 AM Dearest Regina may God send healing to your husband’s body and soul. Your words are a well of strength in a time that is challenging. Please know my prayers combined with yours and your family and friends are a powerful plea. Hugs