Not dead Yet!

The terminal ill soul

does not want pity or

your apologies at how

sick they have become.

They want dignity, respect

and love with compansion

and honesty held within a

good true friendship.

They want laughter, smiles

and someone they can really

talk to.

Don't treat them like a child.

Who does not know anything?

As they do. They are not daft.

Just being there and caring but

also not judging and demanding

anything from them.

But taking their pace and helping

when you can. Goes a long way.

They are not dead yet.

So live life for now.

And no tears shredded yet.

Just smiles and good memories

made.

Reviews

[bigfootprint]

Good job here Dawn. we all must deal with old friends and relatives facing their last days. It is hard sometimes to spend time with them, but we must comfort them. You make some really good points on how to be helpful. I stumbled over a few lines. Consider line changes. (Line 12, 13, 14) "... child/who does not know reality/as ...." Also (Line 18, 19) "But follow their pace and help/ in simple ways to show you care." (Line 22) "And save the tears for later." Enjoyed reading it.

[Rye]

emotional read here, Very well written as well.

[Onlyme]

Thank you Ryanna, for your thoughts. Dawn.