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person
by Angela Thomaswhen someone close to you is diagnosed
with cancer, you're supposed to have a "person."
you know, someone to talk to, share with,
cry on. you're supposed to pick someone
that will be there through thick and thin,
bad prognosis and even worse treatment.
i looked at my life and could not find
a person. i've put those in my life through
so much already lamenting the loss
of my own great love, i could not imagine
adding more burden to a single one
for something that was not even my own.
so, here i am, the adult again, taking care
of whoever needs it, cooking around the house
and cleaning. listening to my mom cry,
holding my brothers hand, and laying
in a bed, alone, wanting to tell someone. 01/12/2010 Posted on 01/13/2010
Copyright © 2024 Angela Thomas
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