Under the Weather Angel
Medicine can cure but love can make you heal faster
I am used to your smiles
Your laughter fills every part of our small home
Warms our hearts in and out
Naughty quirks of a toddler is in you
Encloses your love for attention and consistent hugs or cuddles
You love it when we run after you
You enjoy the thrill of being chased and tickled on your belly
You anticipate the emotions you see on your Dad and Mom’s faces
These motivate your innocent eyes and mind
Makes you the child you are meant to be
Then one day, I felt you warmer than you usually are
You can’t fully speak how you are feeling
Like a usual kid, you cried and cried
You cannot even drink milk or water
You threw up every time we try
Your Dad was so worried
I am asking God over and over to pass the sickness to me
We stayed up the whole night taking turns to care for you
Sponge bath and analgesics
Gave our best to ease the pain and discomfort
Yes, your mom is a nurse
I know the basics but you needed a doctor
Went to your Pediatrician to be checked
No problem with your heart or lungs
No other diagnostic procedures needed yet
The doctor gave your medicine for fever and vomiting
Added better supplements to fight dehydration
No antibiotics needed, thank God!
The doctor just emphasized you needed us to be there caring for you
Medicine can cure but love can make you heal faster
We spent another day cringing whenever we see and hear you in pain
If only we can get the discomfort away from your fragile body
I am teary eyed every time you reach out your tiny fingers to me
I feel weak when you start to cry
I feel inadequate as a mother seeing you sick in my arms
Good thing God helped a young fighter like you
You broke your fever and started to sit on your own again
You still smile a little but that is better than none
Your laughter we heard again, faint
And yet, we felt it louder that the rock songs your Daddy plays
From then on, it is evident
Matthew Rain, you are the sun in our good days
You are also the rain during hot summer days
You are part of our hearts
Mommy and Daddy live for your happiness and safety.
© 2018 Ronadel Razon
