Ravaged

There's not time enough to say good bye. 
When you hear the news your going to die. 
That big C bastard has come to prey.
And ravage your body and take you away.

Soon you'll be gone and we'll be alone.
And when someone calls, we'll answer the phone.
We'll kindly say, she's no longer here.
As we sadly shed a sorrowful tear.

The dawn, it is rising to greet a new day.
And you'll always be here to help find my way.
There's not enough measure to show you my love.
But I am so grateful your with God above.

For angels like you who lived on this earth.
Are shining examples of what heavens worth.
Seven little beacons are glowing tonight.
As one shooting star disappears out of sight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM
I hate cancer too!!! Love the last stanza the most...hope always inspires me. Wonderful write, Robert!......RAID!!!!!!!!. lol. Gwendolen
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October 23, 2011 at 1:05 PM
hahhah! love your comment Robert,, but,, it's about carving pumpkins.. hheheh but, you knew that.. this is the one time i get to express myself... I'm all up for GOD above... and the light he has for comfort.. enjoyed your poem,,p.d.
Brown Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Congratulations on your win in Frank's "Iridescent" contest Robert. Love, Carol
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October 5, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Congrats Robert on a wonderful win with this dynamic delightful poetry luv..
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October 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM
I hope that you have not lost a friend or family member to cancer lately..If so, I send my deepest sympathy..It is a horrible disease..Thanks for the quick on the spot poetic expressions on my work..You are a whiz at Limericks..Sara
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September 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM
This is a very heart wrenching poem you have here Robert.
Wesley Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Soup mail, we are up, up and away!!!
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Hey where is this story you told me about that you were thinking of posting?
Wesley Avatar
September 24, 2011 at 11:20 PM
soup mail
Wesley Avatar
September 24, 2011 at 10:36 PM
You're crazy but I love you ! Hugs dear Robert
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September 24, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Wow Robert , This hit home ,beautiful words here and spot on . This made me sad too ,these thoughts went through my head although not in such a wonderful way. Love it. Anne
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September 17, 2011 at 12:21 AM
I hope this hasn't been a reality in your life but the words are filled with sadness that touch the soul. It's true, the empty place you describe remains a memory. and there is a soup mail for you
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM
This is a sad fact, that cancer victims leave behind many sorrowing loved ones. Loved that line about seven little beacons glowing as the one shooting star disappears out of sight WAs this for the Iridescent contest. It should be entered into it!
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