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A Different Reality

March 28, 2014
By Kylier876 BRONZE, 1960 Aeronca Ct., Idaho
Kylier876 BRONZE, 1960 Aeronca Ct., Idaho
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;My heart always timidly hides itself behind my mind. I set out to bring down stars from the sky, then, for fear of ridicule, I stop and pick little flowers of eloquence.&rdquo; <br /> ― Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac


It's funny, isn't it? How things can change
Like how one minute she can be smiling,
the next, she forgets, and it seems so strange
because she doesn't remember dialing
The phone, who she is, or who you are
She's captive in her own reality
She is sinking into oppressive tar
And it block, it blocks her mortality
Her eyes glaze like cobwebs found a home there
Anything she receives comes from plastic
Or her mother's shaking hands as she bares
A life without her dear little spastic
Girl that used to shine with a brilliant light
snuffed, heading gently into that good night


The author's comments:
This piece is about the struggle of watching my cousin deal with brain cancer. The piece is specifically focusing on the process of watching her lose her memories.

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on Jul. 20 2014 at 5:01 am
JacobTheOrdinary PLATINUM, Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Fiction is the lie that tells the truth.&quot;

Those who suffer from brain illness do live a different reality. Your piece was very well thought out but could use more detail. Keep up the good work.