A Tender Age
Steve Cochrane 1955 (Cape)
The Doctor used the "C" word in
A conference parents dread.
Leukemia is where it's been
For months, now tests ahead.
He'll need blood samples and x-rays
To learn what's best to do.
Your child will miss the time he plays
With friends and sometimes you.
Try not to let him see your tears,
It's hard enough for him.
Try not to give into your fears
In case the news is grim.
He will be under so much stress
If he needs surgery;
Plus, medicine and all the rest
Including therapy.
Please speak with optimism then
Give him a hug and kiss.
He'll treasure every moment when
He spends his time like this!
About this poem
Children with cancer!
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Written on November 05, 2023
Submitted by stevec.24118 on November 05, 2023
Modified by stevec.24118 on November 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABAB CDCD XEXE XFXF GHGH |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 598 |
Words | 127 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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