For Ronan

Your soul was being attacked Meanwhile mine carried bags Of sorrow, devastation and guilt For I knew your little body couldn’t handle this This cancer that sprung up out of nowhere when you were two But you got your army men and went to work Fighting How strong your little heart was Bigger than any of those little army men Nevertheless, your little body didn’t fight forever How could it? So I sat you on my lap and told you that it was okay You died that day. So now, Every chance I get I say screw Cancer Fot taking the most precious boy I’d ever laid eyes on.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/8/2019 3:18:00 PM

Hello Monia Kurtz, cancer is a sickness tha should have a cure by now. With all the money tha is collected, my question is: Where does the money go? Or better yet , how is it spent? Have a nice day my friend.

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/4/2019 9:04:00 AM

Same sentiments here...A very emotional write...Congratulations Monia...All the best

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/1/2019 9:22:00 PM

A powerful and poignant poem, Monia. An expressive and heartbreaking beauty. Congratulations on your wonderful and well-deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/1/2019 8:53:00 PM

We will beat this disease soon, I am sure of that, for the countless precious souls given to this monster. I am so sorry for your loss. What a gorgeous and heartbreaking write. Congrats on POTD. <3

Charles Messina

Date: 5/30/2019 7:03:00 AM

How sad and heartbreaking, Monia. So very sorry if this is true. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Charlie

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/28/2019 11:43:00 PM

How terribly heartbreaking Monia. This is written so tenderly and poignantly. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honors. Blessings

Eve Roper

Date: 5/27/2019 10:06:00 PM

Heart breaking write, Monica, congratulations on POTD.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 5/27/2019 3:10:00 PM

Nicely done. My dad died of throat cancer in 1985. My brother died of liver cancer in 2010!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/27/2019 12:45:00 PM

- Heartbreaking poem, Monia - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - // Anne-Lise :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/27/2019 12:39:00 PM

Cancer can attack any age. I wish it weren't so. I can feel the pain in your words, your heart. "But you got your army men and went to work, Fighting" This thought alone holds me so close. Sounds like a brave little boy. I am so sorry for your loss. He will always be with you, in your heart. Congratulations Monia, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu

Date: 5/27/2019 10:44:00 AM

Tragic but insightful poem. Great

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/27/2019 9:48:00 AM

I can't imagine! I am tearful. Congratulations on POTD. We all grieve for your boy.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/27/2019 9:08:00 AM

Such a triumphantly sad declaration of devotion to your big, braveheart little man Ronan, Monia. Kudos on POTD! Well deserved. May love light your path in life always. Romantic Warrior

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/27/2019 8:59:00 AM

Our hearts go out to you and your little one, who is playing in the fields of heaven...take comfort for we all meet again...and Congrats on POTD...^WW^

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/27/2019 7:28:00 AM

This is a very powerful, well written poem. It speaks for all who go through this. I agree , so heart wrenching. Congratulations for POTD :)

Silent One

Date: 5/27/2019 6:31:00 AM

Cancer is an evil disease and I am sorry to hear about your loss..... Congratulation on having your poem featured as poem of the day.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/26/2019 10:06:00 AM

Monia..I am sorry to hear this. Cancer takes anyone at any age. But to a mother? Heart wrenching With my love and respect< Panagiota Making this piem a FAV it's so human.

Monia Kurtz
Date: 5/26/2019 2:49:00 PM

Thank you so very much for your kind words and making this a fav.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/25/2019 6:18:00 PM

Hello Monia: My sincere condolences for the loss of your dear son. Your poem is a triibute to him as I too have written poems to my departed family and sibs. It will be a standing legacy for all your friends and those who are dear to you. Continue writing.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/25/2019 4:36:00 PM

Hello Monia kurtz, yes that cancer is nasty It ruins lives whether small children or adults. Some people are strong to fight, others are not. it is sad. You have to remember him they way he was before he got sick.Have a nice evening my friend.