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January 27, 2013
By Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York, New York
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"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light" --Dylan Thomas

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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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This article has 31 comments.

Smileykin234 SILVER said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 7:43 pm
Smileykin234 SILVER, Owasso, Oklahoma
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I&#039;m not lazy, I&#039;m an energy saver.<br /> <br /> CANT BEAT ME THEN jOIN ME1

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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
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York, New York
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Thanks! Will do
EnnaGirl SILVER said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 6:58 pm
EnnaGirl SILVER, Sacramento, California
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i think this poem is very good. you should add more description, but it is very good overall
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 6:11 pm
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM, Brooklyn, New York, New York
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Thanks! By The Way... I LOVE Mumford and Sons
TheHerbArtist SILVER said...
on Feb. 10 2013 at 5:44 pm
TheHerbArtist SILVER, Paradise, California
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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 (:
sadesdd DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 2 2013 at 12:48 am
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This poem is awesome how it goes into what you were feeling, and then the reassuring ending:)
Laugh-it-Out PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 31 2013 at 11:57 am
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Thanks! I hope your grandma gets better. People are really strong!
TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 30 2013 at 10:46 pm
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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.
Jade.I.Am ELITE said...
on Jan. 30 2013 at 10:19 pm
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You are very talented, I'm going through the same thing right now with my grandma... But people are strong:)
Kinze BRONZE said...
on Jan. 30 2013 at 1:38 pm
Kinze BRONZE, N/A, Missouri
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This is an amazing poem. I'm glad your grandmother is better. Hope she stays that way. ~until next time.
jess14 BRONZE said...
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this poem is really inspiring, i love reading poems that actually have good endings!