A Sister Who Died Young

She was already her shadow
Her pains had been many
In her groans, death was sure
Many her desires, less fulfilled.

Her pains had been many
The doctors were wrong
Many her desires, less fulfilled
In her voice, farewell bids

The doctors were wrong
Yet, at her death, a huge bill
In her voice, farewell bids
Our tears we couldn't hold back.

Yet, at her death, a huge bill
In her groans, death was sure
Our tears we couldn't hold back
She was already her shadow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Guzzi Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Very emotive and expressive work about your loss and honoring your sister..Congrats on your win..Sara
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 1, 2013 at 3:48 AM
hi and congrats Goodness love, well done xx
Lanre Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 1:17 PM
MANDY. LOTS OF LOVE. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.
Harper Avatar
May 31, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Goodness, very sad poem, I am sorry for your family's loss, very heartfelt and sad. Congratulations on your win.
Lanre Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Thanks Sheri.
Oyewole Avatar
May 31, 2013 at 11:19 AM
This is a haertfelt write GL. Congrats to you on your well deserved win. AO
Lanre Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Bro thanks.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 18, 2013 at 7:17 PM
The first and last line are my favorite. This is a very moving piece. So sorry for your loss.
Lanre Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM
Thanks Richard.
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