Ravenous Thief
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I have seen the ravages of this disease within my family - mother, sister, son.
Ravenous thief
infiltrating the depth
of our souls
stealing from us the eyes
of our children
silencing the joy
of their smiles
demanding a ransom
for each moment
Chameleon curse
mutating in the midst
of battle
clandestine coward
seeking escape
within the ruins
of the ravaged
Unwelcome usurper
draining life
cowering at the sight
of a pink ribbon
deafened by the sound
of love’s footsteps
shuddering at the scent
of whispered wishes
trembling at the touch
of hope’s embrace
haunted by the roar
of our silent prayer
John G. Lawless
9/13/2015
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2015
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