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Suffering MAG

September 18, 2012
By PatientSoul BRONZE, A Place, California
PatientSoul BRONZE, A Place, California
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Favorite Quote:
"We accept the love we think we deserve."


Nervously, I approach the back of the recliner. I can see a head resting on it, but this head is practically bald. There are only patches of hair, and that hair is gray. Walking closer, I can see a hand. There are dark spots, and the skin is tight around the veins, making them stick out. His arms and chest are the same, but over his heart are plastic tubes that lead to a bag I never dare look in. His legs are as thin as his arms. I try to look into his eyes, but he can't keep his lids open. His breathing is ragged, his chest rising and falling in unnatural, slow breaths.

I reach out and touch his hand. It feels fragile, like glass that the slightest touch could break. I feel something wet on my cheek and realize I am crying.

If you had shown me this man one year ago, I would have recoiled in horror. But now I'm fighting for his life, because this man is my father.



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on Feb. 6 2014 at 6:39 pm
Rainbowdash_chick SILVER, Waco, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Dont start a fire, instead, put it out.

Im so sorry. I hope you get to feeling better

on Dec. 21 2013 at 12:58 pm
TrixLovegood PLATINUM, Lisboa, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;A room without books is like a body without a soul.&rdquo; <br /> ― Cicero

It is really good. I wish you the best! :) Btw you made me cry!

on Dec. 11 2013 at 6:59 pm
PatientSoul BRONZE, A Place, California
4 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;We accept the love we think we deserve.&quot;

Thanks :) Unfortunately though, my dad passed away from cancer too. He had leukemia.

lost_girl said...
on Dec. 11 2013 at 9:23 am
lost_girl, Brunswick, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;To gain things you have to lose things&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -my boyfriend

Readin this i realized that you just described my exact situation with my dad...he had cancer and just recently lost his battle but it was cought late and it was stage 3. If you ever need to talk to somebody I am definitly willing to talk. It could do good for both me and you. (:

Bugg2 said...
on Dec. 10 2013 at 10:11 am
Bugg2, Nampa, Idaho
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I'm sorry to hear that. i hope everything goes fine. 

on Dec. 5 2013 at 10:52 am
narusaku101 BRONZE, Pickens, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;When people are protecting someone truly special to them, they truly can become... as strong as they can be&quot;~Naruto

wow never thought that it would me your father. I  almost cried this is so touching and im in the middle of my creative writing class. loved this :3

on Dec. 2 2013 at 6:03 pm
Ride4Life BRONZE, Calumet, Michigan
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Very touching, and well written.