What Any Loving Parent Would Do
**Since August 20th, our Goo had fallen sick,
And just starting Kindergarten, not long after her very first day.
First a sore throat, then testing positive for covid, now this "Croupe" cough, will not go away.
**But praise God, she finally started her steroid med,
On the road to recovery, getting back to herself once more.
I can't believe it's so contagious or I'd be holding her close instead,
I was certain she had it though, because she had previously caught it before.
**Though I couldn't help but notice that it worsened more at night,
I'm sure for her it was impossible, to try to get any amount of rest.
I have a feeling this medicine will help her finally be alright,
Neither could I imagine the pain that's been pulsating throughout her chest.
**So I'm glad I kept watch over our poor little Goo,
I just feel so horrible, my words cannot explain.
I didn't care if I lost sleep, I did what any loving parent would do,
For no one wants to see their child, suffer through so much pain.
Copyright © Melissa Darsey | Year Posted 2021
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