Cancer.

Poem - ATC

Cancer.

She walked by her

Feet barely touching the

Ground, turned her head and

Stared, blankly;

 

Her eyes had the colour of

A rainy evening sky, blurred;

And as she smiled, a whole world

Parted from her lips, but a dog

Barked somewhere, swallowing

Her words, they would never be heard,

 

She walked by, a

Raindrop touched her head,

Floating down her forehead,

Her nose, her mouth and

Finally, touching her lips

(A silent kiss) and she

sat under a tree (raindrops fell),

her hair was wet - she spit blood

and the rain went on raining,

but still her smile remained,

although she died every

moment.

Reviews

[beautiful dreamer]

god how you've grown inyour writing liss this is beautiful and symbolic and heart-wrenching i love it

[Tinotenda Nyevedzanai]

Thanks a lot! :)

[Astrid]

Imminently gorgeous and moving. I applaud this masterpiece.

[Tinotenda Nyevedzanai]

Wow Astrid thanks a lot!

[Astrid]

No problem :)

[Matching Socks]

Incredibly moving. So many of us have been effected by cancer.
Either through our own suffering or that of a loved one.
Very heartfelt writing.

[Tinotenda Nyevedzanai]

Thank you for the review :) I hope that in a way this poem depicts Cancer in a slightly more beautiful light.

[Matching Socks]

I think you've shown that even in dark times, we find strength and something to smile for. :)

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Heart-wrenching. I don't know anyone in this world who has not been touched somehow by cancer. Her smile will haunt me for the remainder of the day. You write this so vividly.

[Tinotenda Nyevedzanai]

Thank you for the heartfelt review :)

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You're welcome.