by Michaela Turner | Apr 25, 2013 | Poetry
Ups and downs are part and parcel Of the circle of life, I know But nothing can prepare you When you’re dealt a real low blow From out of nowhere there it is A curve ball ‘tween the eyes It comes so fast you don’t have time To even question why The diagnosis, now...
by Michaela Turner | Apr 25, 2013 | Poetry
Post operation, visiting time Here they come, eyes fixed upon the floor It’s as if they no longer recognise Who I am anymore Conversation is somewhat strained As they do not meet my eye When I question them, what is wrong? They do not tell me why When they leave, I...
by Mac | May 16, 2012 | Poetry
What do you tell them How do you start The family we’ve known being torn apart God is a word we find hard to say we know that he’s missing he left us that day Now to the future and the time we have left make every moment the best of the best Tell all the people from...
by Tom Mcgreevy | Mar 1, 2010 | Poetry
A week was all they gave me Now that is nearly gone A whispy mist upon my sight Where once my eyes had shone My body lies here useless My hands refuse to move The drips are keeping me alive I’ve nothing left to lose I cannot tell the Doctors It’s time for...
by Tom Mcgreevy | Mar 30, 2008 | Poetry
I wait inside this hospice For death to come inside My wife she comes to visit Her tears she tries to hide Silent words they come From deep within her eyes Each day of my survival Delighted, but surprised How much longer must I put My loved ones through this grief How...