please don't cry

Baby steps..he learns to walk again 

Slurred speech...he learns to talk again 

hands immobile...he learns to move his fingers again 

I see you when you think I ain't looking

 Un shed tears cloud your eyes 

Angry at what you are now

 I wish I were a clown

 Laughter once forgotten will be found 

But I would be the daughter instead 

And tell you what I see ahead 

I see you as you were...nothing can replace that

 Even the stroke you suffer won't erase that

  I cry for the pains you feel

But I know that with love, you will heal

So wipe your weeping eyes dad

Cos I see through your facade

just trust and know we will triumph

over this horrible uninvited guest.

Author's Note

My dad suffered a stroke, times when I could just feel him teetering over the edge....cos he can't do the things he was capable of

Reviews

[Cassie]

This is sad, sorry for your dad, I hope the uninvited guest leaves. Very well written and quite emotional.

[Angi]

It is so hard to see loved ones growing older and getting sick. This is a beautiful piece for your dad, Nancy. Angi~

[Nancy]

Yes really hard it is to see loved ones suffer...Thanks Angi for your kind words

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is beautiful, Nancy. I really like the personification of the stroke as an uninvited guest. The words are encouraging and I hope he regains most, if not all of his faculties again.

[Nancy]

Thanks Lori, I really hope he does...Thanks again for your kind words