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I know You

February 25, 2010
By eRiCa1304 GOLD, Sarasota, Florida
eRiCa1304 GOLD, Sarasota, Florida
10 articles 1 photo 11 comments

I know who you are.
You are the dark clouds that loom in the sky.
You are the raindrops pelting my cheeks, once dry.
You are the screams erupting from the depths of my soul.
You are the emotional terror that is taking its toll.

You are a poisonous drink that I cannot spill out.
You are the stinging of my tears, that I can surely live without.
You are the rip in my heart that has no prayer.
You are the universal pain that continues to tear.

You are the demon inside us who will never go away.
You are a horrid disease that kills thousands everyday.
You are the hater of pink with no immediate answer.
You are a killing machine by the name of breast cancer.

The author's comments:
I felt the need to address this pressing issue. I haven't had first had experience with its dealings, but I know enough to speak my voice on the topic of cancer. I encourage others to do the same.

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eRiCa1304 GOLD said...
on Mar. 14 2010 at 1:00 pm
eRiCa1304 GOLD, Sarasota, Florida
10 articles 1 photo 11 comments
thanks so much <3

on Mar. 13 2010 at 11:16 pm
My mom has cancer and my father did have cancer. This poem really speaks to me. It is beautiful. I love it. keep up the good work.

eRiCa1304 GOLD said...
on Mar. 10 2010 at 4:59 pm
eRiCa1304 GOLD, Sarasota, Florida
10 articles 1 photo 11 comments
Thanks :) and i'll definitely check out your work.

Milo! said...
on Mar. 10 2010 at 3:39 pm
I really love this. I really like how everyone can relate to this. I hope you keep writing, because this is great. You should check out some of my stuff. I think you would like it.