A Call

It was 10am
And I stood still wondering why
Did'nt want to cry did'nt know why
Then came the call
I neally dropped to the floor 
What was I going to find
My head full of panic
My body aching with manic
Got to the ward and saw my family
There faces said all
I wanted to crumble because of there stare
Doctors came in and sat us down
Told us words that we did'nt understand
Thats my nan as I ran to her
There she lay a night and a day
I prayed and prayed my fear my unbelieving eyes cried
Not my nan not my nan please not my nan please I beg
In and out the doctors came a day and a night
I prayed please please please don't take my nan
Then things went mad family came in and stood still
The time stood still the air stopped in the room 
I knew what was happening silence overbearing silence
I took her hand and kissed her face a powdered cheek 
My nan My nan 
I watched and held My nan as her spirt was taken 
From panic to fear to sudden calm 
I will always love my nan...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 6/20/2010 1:30:00 PM
Well written, lots of feelings...Michael
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Date: 6/20/2010 7:15:00 AM
Touching piece Sarah, a sad read this fine Sunday >> James
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Date: 6/19/2010 5:13:00 PM
A heartfelt tribute you have paid to your nan
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Date: 6/19/2010 4:59:00 PM
such a sad write, very emotional and touching, deeply sorry
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