I Would Give To You
Sitting in the hospital
With your temperature peaking
And not going down
Your little tiny being
Laying so still but shivering and fighting whatever is wrong
Moaning in-between screams
Otherwise silent
Laying with just a nappy on so small
So fragile
I would give my life to make you better
I would give me soul and heart away
To anyone who asked
Just to be certain that you were ok
I have given you everything I have
I have done everything I thought was right
I have not slept and wont for the rest of the night
I will sit and stay awake
Just watching you and praying
And willing anything to be taken from me
To make you better.
You think you are a giving person
But then a child comes into the equation
And they become poorly
And you would give everything you have
Your skills, experience, your home, your last penny
Your last breath
For them to be better
This post was written Josie’s Writing Workshop. The theme was GIVING, helping to promote and raise awareness for ActionAid‘s latest campaign
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Beautiful! And I remember when my son had suspected meningitis, and I had to hold him curled up whilst the doctors took a lumbar puncture, how almost the exact same thoughts went through my mind. That was 16 years ago, but it feels like yesterday after reading your post!
Oh that sounds so terrible, poor you and poor him. I am glad that you liked the poem thank you xx
That’s beautiful, Kerry. Bittersweet in a way, but beautiful nonetheless.
Thank you so much xx
Haunting but beautiful and oh so true. Well done you!! xx
Thank you so much that is so kind of you xx
I’m not a parent but that feeling of helplessness is something I can relate to. There’s nothing worse than not being able to give the one thing someone really needs. A really interesting and thought-provoking angle to explore!
Thank you, I know what you mean it is that feeling of hopelessness that is the worst feeling in the world xx