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May 18, 2011
By taterbug235 SILVER, Flora, Indiana
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From the day i was born,
and through all of my years,
you have been there for me,
through the laughter and tears.
I want you to see
how much you mean to me.
But today I am terrified
of the day you will leave my side.
The doctors are right,
the cancer is there.
It's a frightful sight;
It's spreading everywhere.
Part of me wants you to stay and fight,
do'nt give up on your life.
The other me wants to stop the suffering,
despite the sadness and pain it will bring.
I cherish each day I have with you;
as you get weaker I do too.
I don't want to have to say good-bye.
but when I do, I know I will cry!

© Norma S., El Paso, TX

The author's comments:
i wrote this poem because my grandpa was diagnosed with cancer. he fought it for what seemed like forever. I got to read it to him, and it brought a tear to his eye. he passed almost three weeks after on Easter Sunday. i miss him so much that its hard to sleep at night. I hope you all enjoy this poem as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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taterbug235 SILVER said...
on Jul. 17 2012 at 5:24 pm
taterbug235 SILVER, Flora, Indiana
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thank you soo much! poetry is my life!!! this means alot to me :")
nakubara PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 17 2012 at 4:28 pm
nakubara PLATINUM, Belvidere, New Jersey
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This also made me cry. You have alot of talent.
taterbug235 SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2012 at 10:12 pm
taterbug235 SILVER, Flora, Indiana
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dont be sorry thank you :)

 

taterbug235 SILVER said...
on Jul. 7 2012 at 10:11 pm
taterbug235 SILVER, Flora, Indiana
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thank you sooo much :)
Rocker_Girl_SilentChaos said...
on Jul. 7 2012 at 10:11 pm
...its so tuching, and loving, and yet so sad. But, its a really amazing poem. I'm sorry though...
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on Jul. 1 2012 at 7:02 pm
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I like it! Keep it up! I'm so sorry about your loss:(
taterbug235 SILVER said...
on Oct. 5 2011 at 6:42 pm
taterbug235 SILVER, Flora, Indiana
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thanks i have alot more but i havent got the time to post them on here!!
taterbug235 SILVER said...
on Oct. 5 2011 at 6:41 pm
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o wow thanks i needed that!!! i was starting to worry:)
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I really like this. You expressed your feelings very well.
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on Aug. 24 2011 at 8:51 pm
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I luv it! You are really talented! =)