I am the middle child
I am an only child
A baby born
Into the arms of Death
A teenager lost
to Cancer
I should visit my sisters,
My grandparents,
Remembering my uncles
And my aunt buried elsewhere
But the stillness and
Headstones unsettle me
Such a clear reminder
I am the only one
Still Standing
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A very moving piece, Angela. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Heartwrenching. Beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteVery nice piece Angela.
ReplyDeleteAngela, I love the way you put us in your place. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteAngela, this is beautiful. I don't know what else to say - I'm moved beyond words.
ReplyDeleteHauntingly beautiful. This prompt drew such emotion from everyone x.
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