A CHILD'S THOUGHTS

I am laying here
in very great pain
at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
I hope I don't have to remain

I am just a young boy
just barely in my life
I should be playing with toys
not with pain that stabs like a knife

They brought me here
just the other day
I can no longer play
but can only hurt

You see I have cancer
growing in my body
the doctors are trying everything
hopefully something will work

They tell me I might die
if a cure is not found soon
some days I just cry
knowing I may not see another noon

Oh there is always hope
without it I can not cope
but the pain is growing
and the cancer is showing

If they had more money
they might be able to find some key
I wonder if I will get well again
or will the tears fall like rain

But now I know that it
is too late for me
give donations to help others
is my final plea
as I close my eyes for the final time


PAUL VERNON DEFFENDALL
OCTOBER 9,1989


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