
A half life time ago
My wife was dying
From melanoma
The chemotherapy
Failed her
But she hoped
Her last round
Would keep her
With me
I couldn’t say no
To her hope
Never take away hope

Poetry is Good for America

A half life time ago
My wife was dying
From melanoma
The chemotherapy
Failed her
But she hoped
Her last round
Would keep her
With me
I couldn’t say no
To her hope
Never take away hope