Pain

I wrote this in 2002 for my husband who has suffered with a joint disease since childhood.

You've given such beautiful things

Filled this world with peace and dreams

I've never known what all was great

Until I found my wonderful mate

He's the best, and I love him so

But something about him, I'll never know

As dear and sweet as he can be

Why can't you hear his only plea

I hate to see his pain so much

Please cover him with Your gentle touch

I want happiness to fall in his heart

To let him know You'll never part

I want to take care of him like I was meant to do

He thinks he's useless and can't understand

Please cover him with Your gentle hand

The pain he feels, the tears he cries

I can see it all in his precious eyes

Please God, help him, let him see

Take away his troubles, let him be

I hate to see this, I really do

Please tell me Lord, this isn't true

Take away his pain, it's all I ask

Please cover him with a healing mask.

Reviews

[DoormanDan]

This is an extremely touching tribute to your husband. I could feel every emotion emanating from your words. This is very well written, and flows naturally for the most part. the only part that I felt didn't flow very well was the line "I want to take care of him like I was meant to do" The ending to that line doesn't really fit in with the pattern that the other endings do, and it feels too wordy.

Other than that, this is a perfect homage to your husband. Fantastic work, sincerely! :)

[Dawn McKinney]

Thank you so much! Your feedback is appreciated.