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My Enemy-Contributed By Makayla Age 13

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Morning of Reflection

It grabbed you and stole you away so fast.

I watched helplessly.

I did nothing because there was nothing I could do.

I couldn’t go in the room, I couldn’t watch you die.

I’m sorry I didn’t say goodbye.

I miss you being in my life.

I miss the little things you did.

I miss having you there.

You were everything, my nurse, my bodyguard, my best friend, my teacher, my mom.

I was so young when you died…I still understood. I understood that you weren’t going to come home.

People asked me if I was ok, I lied.

I told them I was fine.

I stayed strong, that’s what I’m supposed to do right?

The truth is I cry at night, when I’m all alone.

I don’t want people to see me like that, see me weak and vulnerable.

I miss you so much. The thought that I may see you again doesn’t stop the pain. I wish it did. I hope one day it will.

I love you mom.

Dedicated to my friend who lost his mom years ago to cancer…. We love you Julie.

  • jeremy

    Very creative like how everything is in details :)
    Congrats to you :) )

    • James

      Thank you for the nice comment and for taking the time to express it. :)

  • Mo

    Moving, easy to relate to and very constructive

    • James

      Hey, so said the writer to the poet. It is always good to read your thoughts on what is written. Thank you Sir

  • ChooseyBeggar

    I don’t understand what enemy contributed what

    • ChooseyBeggar

      I misunderstood. The title should have been like: My Enemy – by …

    • James

      Thanks for your view on the title. In an effort to make this poem standout and to emphasize talented ones can “contribute” to the Pocbooks website, the title is designed to welcome ones like you. I have read some of your creative works in the past. Makayla is an exceptional young mind when it comes to putting her thoughts/emotions on paper.

    • James

      Ahhh, the enemy affects us all. The enemy is not only cancer, but death itself.

  • Amber

    Very moving and creative :]

    • James

      It I great hearing from you again Amber. You can see from the other comments that readers agree with you.-James

  • dominique

    wow, touching! so beautiful!

    • James

      Yes, it is touching. Thankyou for stopping by and sharing.

  • Noor

    Lovely piece. I’m always fascinated by Makayla’s poetry. Keep up the good work

    • Webmaster

      Hello Noor, along with your comment above, someone sent this to me via Twitter and asked me to relay this for them.

      “WowW that’s so beautiful it’s so touching such a strong meaning.I’m glad I’ve had the chance to read something so amazing thank you.Oh I see well she’s a strong girl and I salute her for her bravery.”