in depth look at poem: This is a poem that I wrote for my sister, Becki, when I heard that she was having complications with her pregnancy. I was really worried and wish I could have been there to help her.


wish I could

I know how far away
that you are
I know that you are in
constant pain
I wish I could be there with you.

I know how distant of
a place you dwell
I know that you can’t
share your pain
I wish I could be there with you

-Jon Johnston


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