satori writes:
it just do
she said
I can’t cry in front of my parents
they can’t stop crying
I said
it’s okay to feel your feelings
they’re grownups
they’re supposed to take care of you
or at least themselves
she said
I won’t be able to have babies
[she's 19]
it will be like going through menopause
I said
[nothing]
and petted her hair
while she cried
until she fell asleep
(satori - Pisces Sun, Capricorn Moon)
11 Responses to “19 Year Old Leukemia Patient: A Poem”
I’m a year older than the poor girl and I can’t even begin to imagine what it’d be like to face something like that at this age. Kind of makes you question the what and whys of life. She, and everyone involved, has my deepest sympathies.
*sniffle*
I wonder… is there anything we can do?
I happen to believe that compassion directed toward a person reaches them whether they consciously know it or not. 
I hope so, satori. Directing lots her way.
(in awe) (of these words)
bless her heart, she’s been dealt a hard hand, my heartfelt best wishes and love to her.
. . . a beautiful poem {{{hugs}}}
Awwwwww.
This is too difficult to comment on. I have an 18 year old son and when I imagine this happening to him, it is happening to me and everyone around him. I feel for the parents and I wish HER both spiritual and physical strength.
Thanks for letting us read this satori…it is inspiring to see such profound love at work.
Thanks for sharing this.
I’m sending you all courage.
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My heart goes out to this young one and all these terrible life changing realizations. She is very fortunate to have you there to be with her, Satori, but DAMN, it’s a tough situation.