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The Little Things

February 18, 2011
By lilmo23 PLATINUM, Pompano Beach, Florida
lilmo23 PLATINUM, Pompano Beach, Florida
27 articles 4 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have.


It always starts with the little things, like a dog.
A dog that enticed a young girl, who wanted
Nothing more in the whole, wide world.
One day she came closer, soon after the girl was never alone.
The dog stole her heart and so did its master.

Years went by and the bond only got stronger.
The girl loved the dog, who knew her well;
She loved the master, whose face never fell.

The master got sick, but her smile never left.
Her heart was light, even in the darkness.
The girl learned how to be bright,
Even if nothing was going right.

The girl loved the dog, and told it often.
The girl loved the master, but never said a word.
So now she sits, sad and alone; for she didn’t say what needed to be said.
The girl knows, with all that’s left of her heart, that the master loved her and knew the girl loved her back.

It always ends with the little things,
Like the weary smile of the master,
Or the soft whimpering of the dog.
And before I knew it, they were both gone.


The author's comments:
I wrote this poem about my neighbor who struggled with cancer. She is such an inspiration to me. She was never upset at her condition, such happy for another day.

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Lexie96 GOLD said...
on Nov. 10 2011 at 7:57 pm
Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
Now Cinderella don't you go to sleep, it's such a bitter form of refuge, oh don't you know the kingdom's under siege, and everbody needs you. - The Killers

So sweet and very well done with such delicate subject matter as cancer. Really good and I loved the message of it... you are talented.

check out my work sometime, please?


on Mar. 12 2011 at 9:00 am
lilmo23 PLATINUM, Pompano Beach, Florida
27 articles 4 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have.

thanks :) 

Morduna BRONZE said...
on Mar. 10 2011 at 8:48 am
Morduna BRONZE, Lincoln, Nebraska
4 articles 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When oceans rise, my soul will rest in your embrace."

love love love