More Than Four

Childhood cancers get only 4% fundings and the rest go for adult cancers. If that isn't outrageous then I don't know what it

One morning I heard some news
Which shattered my heart
I was left distraught, disturbed and damaged
That cancer tore another family apart

A few days later after the mourning
My town was left shook
One more frail life was stolen
By cancer, oh the crook!

And then these kids went one by one
And all gilded hopes had faded
No cure was found for them to live
Their lives had been invaded

So every night I close my eyes
And very quietly pray
To give those families strength and courage
That will lose a loved one today

And after a prolonged battle
I see the members heave a sigh
They gather around the little one
To say a last goodbye

Cancer is a monster, a savage one
Is what I'd like to say
And with zero cures as of now
These young lives go away

Gross fundings and lack of knowledge
Is why we have no cures
And the fire inside me screams to say
These kids need more than four!

Author's Note

Constructive criticism is always appreciated!