I wrote this for a friend, who was struggling with the terrible side effects of cancer treatment and a lack of confidence in feeling entitled to ask for help…

Is it dark with a pain you can’t bear?

If you ask we will always be there,

If you’ve problems then that should be shared,

We would never want you to feel scared.

You’ve a need to ask questions until,

There’s a plan that you want to fulfill…

 

Is it dark and the nightmares unending?

We must lobby the system to bending,

It is mad of the Doc’ to deny

You the help that you need not to cry.

You are beautiful, caring and sore,

It is fair to demand something more!

 

Is it dark even though you’ve come through?

Whilst accepting a bone problem’s new,

A survivor has earned peace of mind,

I’m sad to hear people weren’t kind,

Please keep hope that a candle can light,

And turn all that is wrong in to right…