Please Don'T Die

I hoped that there would be more days
I hoped there'd be more years
But this pain I'm feeling within my heart
keeps drawing up these fears

This cancer you have wants to take you away
I don't want to say goodbye
Please Mom, please Mom
please don't die

I know that you can beat this
I know you can somehow 
I need you here with me
I need you here right now

I know you can get through this
Just fight it, just try
Please Mom, please Mom
please don't die

The life you lived upon this earth
was never long enough
You have made it through everything till now
Cause' you have always been so tough

I don't want to have to miss you
I don't want to have to cry
So, Please Mom,  please Mom
please don't die


By Roger Horsch
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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February 27, 2014 at 8:27 AM
Roger Such a sad and painful write. The emotional turmoil in your heart is clearly shown in this heartfelt plea for you mom. Sending good thoughts she is alright. thanks for the nice comment and congrats on my Fancy Flowers poem
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February 27, 2014 at 9:01 AM
Thank you Robin for the visit. It is always wonderful to hear from you......Hugs.....Roger
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January 18, 2014 at 8:31 AM
I'm sorry to hear your mom is not well. I hope she is not in to much pain and that your prayer is answered.
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January 18, 2014 at 2:04 PM
First of all I want to thank you for reading my poem and for your heartfelt concern. My mother is not in much pain, but she is still fighting her cancer. She is a strong woman.
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December 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Oh! Roger, what a beautiful but sad piece, I do hope your mother (as Peter said) wins this battle, I don't know her but please give her my love and best wishes. Vera
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December 20, 2013 at 6:40 AM
Thank you Vera, She is still fighting the battle...Luv....Roger
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December 3, 2013 at 6:25 PM
I agree with Andrea, this is heartbreaking, and almost too painful to read. I am sure that this was not an easy subject to write about. Very well done, Roger! I hope your Mom pulled through this...Hugs!
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December 3, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Thank you Kelly, You are too kind. My mother is hanging in there and it was one of the hardest poems I ever had to write.....Hugs...Roger
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November 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM
this is heartbreaking. I hope she fought it like you asked her to do. Also I see this won in some contest. Congrats for that.
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November 22, 2013 at 6:37 AM
Thank you Andrea, I love hearing from you....Roger
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November 8, 2013 at 2:01 PM
A well deserved win. Lovely poetry
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November 15, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Thanks Scott
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November 7, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Roger, , lovely impressive win................ SKAT:)
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November 15, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Thank you very much
Hessler Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 3:35 PM
thats amazing words can't describe how thos poem makes me feel congrats on the win
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November 7, 2013 at 6:14 PM
Thanks Anne, This poem I am living. But what is hard to deal with in life, only makes us stronger. Your friend. Roger
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November 7, 2013 at 5:18 AM
congrats on your win,
Horsch Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Thank you Kiran, Your friend in poetry. Roger
Britt Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 4:14 PM
Congratulations on your win bro. BAM! CTB
Horsch Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Thanks Moo for the BAM !
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November 6, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Hello PINKTOBER, winning poet --- ROGER --- Thank you for embracing my contest with your poem. I took my time on this particular contest, many heartfelt poems:-(... If you'd like:) stop by my latest blog "Hold My Pen While I Write." In there you will find my very own PinkTober invitation. Take Care & have yourself an awesome day... xox~ Linda
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November 6, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Thanks for the win. I can't wait til your next contest. Roger
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October 31, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I wish your heartfelt plea could take away the disease. Congrats on your well deserved win :)
Horsch Avatar
October 31, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Thank you very much Karen, I wish my plea could take it away also. Your friend in poetry Roger
A  Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 12:12 PM
heartfelt.... congrats ....love <3 SKAT
Horsch Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Thank you so much Skat, Between you and your sister I always look forward to hearing from you both. Roger
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October 28, 2013 at 7:59 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Roger
Horsch Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Thank you Dr. Ram for your congrats. It means a lot to me that you took the time to write me. Your friend in poetry. Roger
Dey Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 12:25 AM
This is a nice and sad poem friend,Congratulation on your win
Horsch Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Thank you very much for your nice words. Your friend in poetry. Roger
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October 26, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Hello Roger, , thank you for the support :-) CONGRATULATIONS, amazingly awesome win. Stop by my latest blog. If you's like or have time. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=17074&PoetID=18720 ------ always~ LINDA ~
Horsch Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 4:27 PM
I love this picture of you. Roger
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October 26, 2013 at 9:20 PM
Thanks Linda, I can't wait to see how I do In your contest. Just joking. I invite you to read my new poem. It is titled " Cross That Bridge " I will take you up on checking out your latest blog. Til next time Roger
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October 26, 2013 at 9:03 PM
such a poignant write...I can relate to the pain in this poem and lost mine to the dreaded "C" word...congrats on your fine win :)
Horsch Avatar
October 26, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Thank you Sandra, It is always nice to hear from you. Your Friend Roger
A  Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 6:43 PM
Sad poem Roger, glad you can express your pen this way. I'm the kind of gal who can not express my emotions well on paper, unless Anger is involved. Heartfelt............... LOVE SKAT
Horsch Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 8:57 AM
I first thank you for your comments about my poem. But I know that if you have any love in your heart you can show your emotions without having to get angry. your friend Roger
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October 23, 2013 at 7:38 PM
Roger, a dearly heartfelt poem. much sadness when cancer sticks around the ones we love. Please tell me this is not something you are going through right now. I am deeply moved by your poem. I have a Pink-Tober contest. It's to help support this cause... always and forever...LINDA
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October 24, 2013 at 6:48 AM
Thank you Linda, I am going through this with my mother. She,s been fighting her cancer for two years and can not have any more komo. she has one to two more years to live. The poem was how I felt at that time. I find that when you write from your heart you will never run out of things to say. I always love to hear from you Roger. PS Check out my brothers poems on soup. His name is Christopher Thor Britt. He is a very good Writer.
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October 23, 2013 at 2:53 PM
Roger, You already know this is a great poem, written with far more than ink, but with tears. I share your tears. Your Brother, Chris
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October 23, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Thanks Moo, your bro Roger
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