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February 27, 2010
By ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
"Some things will never change"---Tupac

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I rememer 10 years ago, I witnessed her pain.
Her heart failure, breast cancer, and chemo in her veins.
I watched her eyes the whole time, poised and strong.
Never did i see a tear build or fall.

I sat on the floor beside her and held her hand.
That night in my dreams she told me she'll see me again .

Morning came and she sat in her chair,
Lifeless, breathless eyes wide open.
That was the first time i saw dad crying and mopin'

Before the paramedics came and took her away,
I saw that one tear fall down her face...

© Natalie D., Ames, IA

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EMOEMY GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2010 at 5:32 pm
EMOEMY GOLD, Flower Mound, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If the world didn&#039;t suck we would all fall off&quot;, &quot;My life&#039;s goal is to make those closest smile and laugh&quot;, &quot;If you don&#039;t like it change it&quot;

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You are a really good writer, its very inspirational. I like how you used slang and showed the story viruses telling it. keep written please :)
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 3 2010 at 9:47 pm
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Some things will never change&quot;---Tupac

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thank you!!
emily12mhs said...
on Sep. 3 2010 at 9:45 pm
You painted the picture by your words and it was captivating! Good work!
MissUnderstanding said...
on Aug. 10 2010 at 1:08 am
MissUnderstanding, Safe, Indiana
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Beautiful, touching, moving, emotional. Congratulations on another lovely piece.
ShernayB. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 17 2010 at 5:36 pm
ShernayB. DIAMOND, Southfield, Michigan
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&quot;Some things will never change&quot;---Tupac

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thank you auntie. i love you.
tammieb said...
on Jul. 17 2010 at 4:02 pm
I love this beautiful poem keep up the good work, you need to print all them up and let me put them in a book i'll bring my printer over.