He struggles each day to rise,
His body racked with pain;
Each day brings a challenge,
But with an angel he has lain.

Her heart breaks with each moan,
His cries bring terror to her eyes;
How much longer must he suffer?
What will she do if he dies?

She tries to ease his pain,
Yet, a family she supports;
They have two children to love,
But, with them, he no longer cavorts.

One day at a time they live,
Hoping to have another;
Watching the two of them,
One can see they love each other.

When his suffering is done,
Whether he be well or not;
Of one thing I am certain,
He will never be forgot.

In the arms of an angel, he found love,
And a life that was worth living;
She taught him about peace,
She taught him about giving.

One more day he must get through,
If ever he is to get well;
But if he must leave this world,
He wants to be in the arms of his angel.