Stomach Pain

Is this how it ends?
Alone I cry that this pain may end;
Each day brings more fear; 
Each sunrise I pray for a better day;
Afraid of the sunset as it marks the end;
Sunset as a reminder that everything has an end;
Afraid to close my eyes fearing death;
Sleep eludes me with time;
The one body part I feed betrays me;
Each pain a reminder that I’m alive;
As a wipe each tear I value my hands,
A tear a reminder my hands function;
Seems like the only part yet to betray me;
Haven’t checked my legs since I’ve been in bed;
Never let you live without food; 
Three times a day I feed you;
Never did I expect much from you;
How can you betray me like this?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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November 18, 2012 at 1:12 PM
WHAT A SAD POEM, BOITUMELO. HEART TOUCHING INDEED!
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November 17, 2012 at 7:04 AM
Thank you vicky, God bless @carol thanks for the warm welcome You right @Given , been learning a lot from other poets.
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October 18, 2012 at 3:50 AM
Indeed the poem is well written and true to life. Keep it real always and that's where the strength of your pen lies!
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October 17, 2012 at 7:41 AM
I feel your pain Boitumelo. The stomach really is very sensitive to pain. Nice write!
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October 11, 2012 at 12:57 PM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer you today Boitumelo. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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