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Death's Hands On My Shoulder

Death dangles his hands in my front
Like a pendulum Bob,
Yet,I'm not scared ,
even though I lost my entire family 
in s fatal auto crash,I'm not afraid ,
Got deformed in a gas explosion ,
Losing my foster parent ,I remain 
unperturbed; I will over come,
My eyes are dry like moist desert ,
My heart is frozen;frozen with sorrow ,
My emotions are dead,dead! to the outside world ,
My love is sour and my soul cannot be consoled,
For those that I love are no more ,
And now I battle with prostrate cancer,
As death rest his hands on my shoulders,
This romance will soon end.


7-29-2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Nusker Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 12:19 PM
A very moving poem. Congrats on your win.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 6:10 PM
A very sad but brave piece! Congratulations on your 7th placement! ; )
Krampe Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Congrats on your win, olusegun.
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 3:25 PM
Heartbreaking and nicely done, Olusegun , congratulations you on your win ~*
Fields Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 9:13 AM
The poem made me feel sad. Very strong and powerful words -
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