Tears of Sorrow

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    Tears of Sorrow

    Tears of Sorrow

    UPA Challenge Poem

    Clarence Marsh 9-17-09

    Many years ago I experienced a pain so

    Great that it caused great pain and sorrow

    Living in another state my phone rang

    To my surprise it was grandmother calling

    She had called before but this time her

    Voice was weak and trembling

    I ask what was wrong and she said I need you

    To come home

    Without another word I was on the first flight home

    Thinking to myself what could it be

    My mind wandered but I couldn’t imagine what lies ahead

    My family met me at the airport as we went to her house

    I ask what’s wrong and no one would answer me

    I found out my grandmother had lung cancer

    And the doctors where saying maybe 6 months

    So I was ask to come home to care for my grandmother

    I told her the doctor’s don’t know you like I do

    We’ll make it together and show them who knows more

    You see I have Leukemia and have been fighting my whole life

    With God’s help and my family I made it to the age of 24 after

    Being diagnosed at age 2 with A.L.L.

    Together we fought and the 6 months turned into 6 ½ years

    On December 20th 1993 she was taken from us.

    The only ones by her side were my cousin and me.

    I held her hand and said we fought a good fight now it’s time

    To say goodbye

    One deep breath and she was gone.

    I couldn’t cry because I was the one that had to be strong

    But after things were done

    I fell to my knees and cried till I had no more tears

    I cried tears of sorrow and pain but did so when

    I thought the pain would be less

    For there is no one I loved more

    Then my Grandmother

    She was the best

     

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    Saylar commented on Tears of Sorrow

    10-16-2009

    I couldn't possibly love anyone more, thank you for you.

    CMarsh

    10/17/2009

    It's been a dream come true when I found you...Thanks for you loving words.

    knight4696 commented on Tears of Sorrow

    09-18-2009

    This is a very emotional tribute to the love of your grandmother. More of a story than poem but an honest and open look into your soul. A very touching verse. Good job.

    CMarsh

    09/19/2009

    You are right about the story knight, but had to try something different. Glad you liked it.

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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