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My widow grandmother has less than 2 months left to live. Her colon cancer is spreading. 

When all I want to do is cry? Even while immersed in this high. When all I want is to die With little to no reasons as to why. When all I want is to lie, Say "I'm okay," so they won't pry. When all I want to do is sigh As I am aware her end is near nigh. When all I want is to fly, But there is no way I can ever try. When all I want is to pry The lock open, even as things go awry. When all I want is to just cry For as long as before she will die. When all I want is to retry My life, to resolve issues as to why:

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