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What Do You Say
by Jeanette Cooper → (All Poetry by Jeanette Cooper)
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To someone I'll miss...

 

What Do You Say
 
What do you say to someone
Who just told you they’re going to die
Are there any words that are suitable
For telling a friend or loved one goodbye?
 
My cousin said she has leukemia
The doctor said there’s nothing he can do
When she began telling me her story despairingly
She stated, there’s something I have to tell you.
 
I may not have long to live, she said,
The cancer is in my bones real bad
I guess it’s time to face the facts of life,
I’ll be joining my husband, daughter, mom and dad.
 
God has promised that I’ll see them again
And that is the inspiration for my prayers
I’ll be going up to their home in heaven
Walking up those golden stairs.
 
When she looked at me so dolefully,
I listened to her tale of gloom
What can you possibly say to someone
Whose last days are nearing doom?
 
My voice was frozen in my throat
I cold not find compassionate words to say,
I merely murmured, I’m so sorry
And promised that for her I’d pray.
 
So please tell me if you will,
What can you possibly say to a dying friend
When you know you can’t offer hope
For a spent life that is near the end.
 
So please tell me….
 
© 2008 Jeanette Cooper

 

 


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 Reviews of "What Do You Say"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on September 16, 2009
....SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER JUST TO BE SILENT...WHEN WORDS JUST AREN'T ENOUGH. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS TOUCHING WORK. BY THE WAY...HOW IS SHE DOING? GOD BLESS YOU.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on August 13, 2008
I suppose you can only offer your love and support till the end. This is very sad. You put a lump in my throat. I wish you strength, and I hope your cousin has longer than they say. Thank you for sharing this news.
Sheila

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on August 11, 2008
So very sad, and so very heartfelt, Jeanette.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on August 10, 2008
you tell them of their worth and what they mean to you--my sister is in remission from leukemia--why can't the doctors help your cousin??

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on August 10, 2008
Make use of every moment or day you can be with her. Try to give her your loving support. I am not afraid to die as I watched Tom go so peacefully. That took my fears away. There is a better world waiting for us up there. I felt it in church today, I felt Tom's spirit with me as I looked at the alter where he always wanted to kneel and pray. God Bless You and your Friend

Reviewed on August 10, 2008
You are in my prayers, as is your friend, but the best thing you can do for her now is be there for her, keep her in your prayers. The Lord hears the cries of your heart. God bless you during this hard time in your life!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on August 10, 2008
My brothers wife was told this same thing,, she had cancer and lived one more year,,, died at age 50.... You love ,, You pray,, Life is but a breath of air,, my mother used to say "The old must and the young may".... none of us have tomorrow,, we must inhale today.
Prayers,
Christine

Reviewed on August 10, 2008
Tell her that you will pray for her everyday to be reunited with her loving family, and you'll miss her dearly when that happens. It's the truth, no one has to lie to a dying friend.

An emotional write well expressed.

Sandie Angel

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on August 10, 2008
Since she has accepted what comes after death then ask her to pray for you to accept your death with as much happiness as she has shown.

Reviewed on August 10, 2008
Jeanette,

The pain is evident in your words. Sometimes, words fail. Just be there for her, for a (((HUG))), for a prayer, for a shoulder to lean on. So sorry to hear this.

You and your friend are in my prayers. Excellently penned sadness.

(((((HUGS))))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on August 10, 2008
Sad write Jeanette.


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