Momma

Was there when it first happened 
In crimson red 
New instantly it was bad
Tests confirmed worst fears
Stomach churning and eyes burning
Things would never be the same 
Months and pounds pass
Looks of concern routine
Well wishes get old
Thoughts of frustration mount 
Somehow spirit still intact
Raspy breathing barely audible 
Beep…beep…exhale 
Last lucid thoughts not of self
Lying limp in my arms 
Goodbye momma 
Goodbye
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Makama Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Nice poem. Excellent share and you gave me an inspiring read. Thanks for blessing us with your creativity.
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November 22, 2014 at 5:02 AM
Come,welcome to soup.I enjoyed the penning perfect.Thanks for sharing.Regards dear poet Richard.
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November 13, 2014 at 3:23 AM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Richard - I choose your first moving andwell written free verse - Nice to meet you! - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- Be kind and keep PoetrySoup as a haven -(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you for posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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