The world continued as before,
On everyone's mind, the Iraqi war
And the eagle continues to soar
While she lay dying

No time to think of her you see,
There are victims of Katrina and tsunami.
The world is in a state of catastrophe
While she lay dying

Husband and children sat around and smoked
Not caring if she were to choke
Taking lightly cancer of the throat
While she lay dying

Where was the respect that she deserved
From the family she willingly served?
Do not rock the boat, do not disturb
while she lay dying

Does she feel sadness or despair?
Does anyone really care?
The world, the family, anyone out there?
While she lay dying

Carol Roach
© September 21, 2005

A Native of Montreal, Quebec, Carol is a graduate of Concordia,
and McGill University. She holds a bachelor in psychology and
a Masters in counselling psychology. Carol Roach is a published
writer and newsletter editor. You can purchase her book: Picking
up the Pieces: A Woman's Journey at Publish America, or
Amazon. You can also go to your local bookstore and order
it there as well. Carol’s second book: Angels Watching Over is
currently looking for a home. Stay tuned for details.