Cancer is a treacherous disease
It’s heartbreaking to see
But what the child feels
Is what’s tormenting me.
They’re miserable and sad
You can see it in their eyes
They’re very much in agony
And that is no surprise.
They’re helpless and they’re weak
But we’ll help them we don’t mind
They’re frightened of the needle
They’re terrified of you, you’ll find.
They’re angry with most people
Though they don’t show it too much
They’re also very lonely
They just need a loving touch.
Their hair starts falling off
They’re going slightly bald
They’re worried what their friends might say
What names they will be called.
They seem innocent enough
But they’re cunning and they’re sly
They want to have their own way
And to do that some may lie.
They tell the biggest fibs to their teacher
They say they feel dreadfully odd
But a video game is their interest
And they’re at it in a wink and a nod.
But the nurses and doctors find out
And then their bubble is burst
They’re sent back to school right away
And told, “Education comes first!”
We’re in this as a big team
That includes your play therapist as well
She’ll help you have lots of fun
But you can’t escape the school bell!
They’ve got this transfixed stare
They’re rigid and they’re scared
They’re worried half to death
Will their lives be spared?
When it’s holiday time they get some treats
Like soft toys or a remote controlled car
You can see when they get them they’re speechless with joy
Each eye is filled a star!
More than half of them will be cured
They end up well and fit
Cancer is a horrible disease
So help get rid of it! |
