With me in suffering
with me in joy
when the belt swung high above my childhood
with me in my torment
when my sister whisked me away to anywhere but there
with me in her protection…

With me in desperation
with me in peace
when the pills were ready to swallow
with me in my anguish
when the room was filled with acceptance
with me in my hope…

With me in trials
with me in triumphs
when the mirror reflects scars of cancer
with me in my loss
when a comment posted compliments
with me in my success…

With me now
with me then
with me always
there is no end.