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Once a Survivor, Forever a Fighter
December 21, 2011
My Grandma was once a survivor.
She was determined; knew what she was fighting for.
But cancer has more plans now. It has struck once again.
They say it’s worse, and this time, she cannot win.
After radiation fails, she returns back home.
Cancer definitely taken its toll, and it just doesn’t seem fair.
She looks so fragile, as if my slightest touch could shatter her
Every
Aching
Bone
I gently kiss her bald head, and as if sound would hurt, I whisper,
“Hey Grandma. I love you.”
She seems confused. Rather fazed.
I carry on my own conversation about my days.
She sits and she listens. She is so quiet, so weak.
Then she looks up at me and smiles, ever so slightly.
A tear runs down my cheek, and I touch her hand lightly.
Everyday, she slowly starts to fade away.
But still, I pray for her every single day.
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This article has 56 comments.
wow.. this is really powerful! apsolutly captivating!! I really loved everything, and not just the content, but the phrasing and imagery! I feel so bad though :( my grandma recently passed away. She lived with us since i was born and I was always really close with her, a lot closer than my brothers. I can really relate with this, I'm so sorry I hope she stays strong!!
butterfly123 said...
on Feb. 6 2012 at 7:12 am
hey! amazing poem. i have no words for it except for devastating and mindblowing. i am so sorry about your grandmommy. anyway keep writing and 5/5 from me
NeverBroken BRONZE said...
on Feb. 5 2012 at 10:34 pm
This brought a tear to my eye...I've never had a family member have cancer but i've known others who have and I just feel so sad for them, everytime i read a story about cancer or watch a movie about it I always end up crying and wishing I could just make a cure for cancer-even though I'm no scientist and I have no plans on being a doctor, but still it's so sad and I'm sorry about your grandma, this was a really great poem and it is very touching.
dojojak said...
on Feb. 5 2012 at 10:05 pm
wow, this was very touching and a very good choice of words
SeizeTheDay SILVER said...
on Jan. 31 2012 at 11:04 am
Very moving. I love it when people find a creative release in writing. Keep up the amazing job, and stay strong.
Guadalupee said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 1:51 pm
Yuh Turned Yur Pain Into A Great Poem ! How Creativee (:
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 7:16 am
Good poem, it has tons of feeling...really good!
QuietMusician BRONZE said...
on Jan. 29 2012 at 9:49 pm
I can really relate to this. My grandmother has breast cancer too, and also my aunt. I hope you stay strong and hopeful. :)
missloveliee SILVER said...
on Jan. 29 2012 at 2:00 pm
Touching. Great job. :)
This is really good. I can relate because a few people in my family have had cancer, including my grandma who also had breast cancer. She was able to survive and keep fighting, grandma's are strong :) Great job! Could you read my poem A Pink Watch, Portal, and Perpetual Sea if you get a chance? Thank you
Phoenix. said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 10:05 pm
that is very sad but i did think you did a great job sorry about your grandma BE STRONG!
BugRaRa said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 4:12 pm
Oh my gosh that is beautiful Emma, it Brought tears to my eyes, and really touched me!! You are amazing!! Keep writing. I Love you much sis!!
Lovechild1222 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 9:19 am
beautiful i can pictre you and your grandmother together and you sitting there telling her about your day i love it
stardreamer SILVER said...
on Jan. 26 2012 at 4:11 am
aww this was so sweet and very good :( It's important to remember to never give up adn also that your grandmother will always be there for you. keep you hopes up and keep praying
youngwriter10 SILVER said...
on Jan. 25 2012 at 8:15 pm
Very good :(
Ezzallenne PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 25 2012 at 3:18 pm
Wow. that's really good. I'm sorry about your grandmother, and just keep praying. :) God will listen.
