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Cancer
January 27, 2013
They said she had cancer.
A bit much for my little girl mind.
I cowered under the table when my parents left the house.
I cried, hollowing sobs racked my body.
My grandma, my grandma
On her death bed?
I wasn't allowed to see her.
This is for the best, they said.
But she's ,
My grandma, my grandma
Again under the table I cried, swallowing only sorrow.
For now I had to be strong.
She's going to get better they said.
By some miracle she did.
I visited her for winter break
And talked to her on the phone.
I was done cowering, and she was fine.
No more crying.
© Elizabeth E., Elmhurst , NY
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Smileykin234 SILVER said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 7:43 pm
LOVED IT! LOVED IT! and wonderful detail and i could feel your pain. Wonderful!XD
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 7:33 pm
Thanks! Will do
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 6:11 pm
Thanks! By The Way... I LOVE Mumford and Sons
TheHerbArtist SILVER said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 5:44 pm
I liked this because it seems real and it's a very relatable topic. I think if you used more imagery or metaphors your poem could be even stronger. Good job (:
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 31 2013 at 11:57 am
Thanks! I hope your grandma gets better. People are really strong!
TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 30 2013 at 10:46 pm
Dealing with all of this must really be tough. I haven' t ever experienced something like this, but you portrayed the feelings extremely well! Impeccable job.
