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March 22, 2010
By LifeMemories GOLD, Cleveland, Ohio
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I shield
My pain
From the world
I must
Be strong
For my family
I cry
All alone
On the inside
I am
Going to
Be all they need
I hide
My fears
With smiles
I break inside
The storm
I scream
Silent goodbyes
Because
I will
Always be
The one who survives.

© Natalie D., Ames, IA

The author's comments:
i recently found that i have cancer and at 15 this was a shock but no one knows that i feel this way.
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k.james SILVER said...
on Apr. 17 2010 at 2:32 pm
k.james SILVER, Whitby, Other
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&quot;Love without action is meaningless, action without love is irrelevant.&quot; -Deepak Chopra

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ALSO I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR POEM!!!!
k.james SILVER said...
on Apr. 17 2010 at 2:31 pm
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First of all, i'm so sorry. I'll be praying for you. I admire your courage, and strength. You gave me hope for my friend who might have leukimia.