Madelin Barton Poet Free verse

Stronger

She says I'm stronger
Thinking herself weak
Yet she survived cancer
And me, I just got beat

She says she looks up to me
"Why" is still one big mystery 
In her many attempts to stay alive
Never once lost hope
When I think of her
Still get knots in my throat

You'd think there'd be no debate
Who has suffered the most
She has loved life and me
Just hanging by the ropes

She takes pity on me
For I have no sense of pride
Makes it hard
To look her in the eyes

While she stood up to fight 
I cowardly bent 
While she prayed to survive
The Life Roulette 
I'd continue to spin...

She calls me brave
She says I'm stronger
She fought and beat death, but me
Just another life squandered

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Jiril Clemons October 10, 2014 at 8:37 AM Beautiful poem. Madelin. The comparison of one with instant strenth to fight on, to a person who has to find her strength is deeply expressed. Great indication of honesty. Enjoyable overall. Check out some of my poems, might find some you like. Peace.

John Loving Iii February 6, 2014 at 10:27 PM To be stronger you have to believe stronger. We here write things that should we believe should give you Faith. Sometimes we find poems that match exactly our fate. We hear form the survivors who often give us strength.we take from them the will. There words are wisely spent. Take care. John

Jawaan Gibbs February 6, 2014 at 10:25 PM This is a good poem. Hope to hear from you as we share what we both love to express.

Dah Dahlusion February 3, 2014 at 1:02 PM There seems to be rejection of ones own live in this poem, as if you have accomplished nothing. These are moments that most of us feel at one time or another, yet, you have poetically set your feelings to the radiance of this living poem. Bravo, Poet!

David Fisher December 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM Enjoyed your poem and the contrasting point of views. It's interesting how we see others and vice-versa...to be human.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 22, 2013 at 8:47 AM - A deep and very touching poem, Madelin - well written .... as always! - I wish you and your loved ones a delightful Christmas - All the best for the year 2014 ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)