Monia Kurtz Poet Free verse

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 June 8, 2019 at 3:18 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 June 4, 2019 at 9:04 AM Same sentiments here...A very emotional write...Congratulations Monia...All the best

Susan Ashley June 1, 2019 at 9:22 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 June 1, 2019 at 8:53 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 May 30, 2019 at 7:03 AM How sad and heartbreaking, Monia. So very sorry if this is true. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Charlie

Connie Marcum Wong May 28, 2019 at 11:43 PM How terribly heartbreaking Monia. This is written so tenderly and poignantly. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honors. Blessings

Eve Roper May 27, 2019 at 10:06 PM Heart breaking write, Monica, congratulations on POTD.

Debbie Duncan May 27, 2019 at 3:10 PM Nicely done. My dad died of throat cancer in 1985. My brother died of liver cancer in 2010!

Anne-Lise Andresen May 27, 2019 at 12:45 PM - Heartbreaking poem, Monia - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - // Anne-Lise :)

Brandy Nicole May 27, 2019 at 12:39 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 May 27, 2019 at 10:44 AM Tragic but insightful poem. Great

Sunlite Wanter May 27, 2019 at 9:48 AM I can't imagine! I am tearful. Congratulations on POTD. We all grieve for your boy.

Freddie Robinson Jr. May 27, 2019 at 9:08 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 May 27, 2019 at 8:59 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 May 27, 2019 at 7:28 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 May 27, 2019 at 6:31 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 May 26, 2019 at 10:06 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 May 26, 2019 at 2:49 PM Thank you so very much for your kind words and making this a fav.

Ralph Sergi May 25, 2019 at 6:18 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 May 25, 2019 at 4:36 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.