The Perfect Answer

The Perfect Answer

As the rain pounds on the windowpane

and tears pool down my face.

I think of all the things you could have done to help me,

and it's an absolute disgrace.

You're waiting for the perfect X-ray,

the perfect blood test to tell you what to do.

You act as though you haven't brains within your head.

As you wait for the perfect result...

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

just react with the heart when someone is in need. too much thought, hesitation and it ends up being too late.

i relate in a different way to this...right now, having gone through a bunch of tests, for weeks and now finally getting the right one tomorrow...the one i probably should have had in the first place...in this case, better late than never...

but with the heart, never comes often before late.

[Diana]

Ain't about the heart, but thanks for sharing...

[Diana]

My take on this was about illness, too. Shhh...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but that is what makes it a good poem....when it can be read different ways by the readers....makes it universal...

[Diana]

Yes, I hear you; I was just trying to relate to that specific aspect along with you. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Life is never perfect and if someone wants to help, they will reach out and do so. A perfect result? It will never happen. When people you think are friends let you down, it is a terrible feeling. Lydi**

[Diana]

Thank you, Lydi. It's equally bad when they have a professional obligation to do so, and they still don't.

[Antoñyo]

Says a great deal, not just of one person in a relationship, but of humanity itself.
...and talk about the PERFECT title.
Great piece, thanks for sharing!

[Diana]

Thank you!

[A hare off]

Great little piece, it seems to be saying; and only after you get it do you realize that nothing is perfect, everything ends up being a guess at best, so go with what you think is best and quit wasting my time.

[Diana]

Amen. Great answer. Thank you.

[olla]

it can take a lifetime to finally realize that perhaps there is no perfect answer.. and the only wrong one is none at all..

[Diana]

Yes, thank you.

[Tom]

Self acclaimed purists and so called perfectionists are quite often out of touch with reality !

A thought provoking write.....perfectly penned !

[Diana]

Yes, thanks.