Love: In Sickness and in Health
The day my mother walked down the aisle
She walked with beauty, grace, and a vast smile
Dressed in white and pure in her heart
She said her vows, “until death do us part”
Years were sound after she said, “I do”
Until one sad day when all seemed blue
He stumbled, tripped, and lost his balance
Slowly losing all of his talents
My father was diagnosed with a rare disease
I remember praying down on my little knees
Cheeks were stained wet for weeks thereafter
My mother soon lost all of her laughter
Divorce was common for cases like this
However, my mother was not up to dismiss
She relied on doctors to find his cure
But even with knowledge they still weren’t sure
Today’s century is filled with medical advances
Stem cell research could be his ticket for second chances
Vaccines were discovered and pills were created
To help Lyme’s, Hepatitis, and Polio go undated
My life-long quest was to become a Physician Assistant
To make diseases like my father’s become nonexistent
Advancements like telesurgery, prosthetics, and clones
Are milestones of futuristic medical unknowns
Although, as my life passes on I learn
Sickness will always occur and return
Instead of focusing on cures I will help patients cope
Helping the patients stay connected in faith and good hope
My mother taught me the importance of love
To stick by your adored ones when they need a shove
2014