I'll give you ten dollars to witness my pain
And surely you'll stand less confused
Yet, ten dollars richer, you wouldn't complain
That you saw me attacked and abused
I'd give you a life-time to watch cancer grow
Ten dollars is worth more to you
And you represent all the people you know
Who would pay to be paid if they knew
I gave you my future and you let me down
Afraid of the cancer I faced
To you I am just a superfluous noun
Ten dollars to have me replaced
A contest entry
- Relay For Life Our First One. by CountryCousin.
1750 points, ended March 28, 11 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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excellent expression
You have created some powerful emotions in this poem. So many people just want to run from anyone who is facing cancer, and your 3rd stanza really captures that fact well.
Good luck in this contest!
Jeannette
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Wow, this is a very strong emotional write, I would hate to see somones life be replaced with ten dolars athough there are plently of greedy poeple out there who would though I am sure. Thanks for sharing, Keep writting!
~ Chelsey
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I love this, I think that you are one of my fave rhyming poets, cause you do it so darn well! Good luck in the contest.
Take care
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very nice write! emotional.
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Wow now this one.
I have said people are more valuable to me than any building. Some forget that and you certainly nailed my emotions very well.
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speechless... such a powerful write. Raw emotions are really painful and this is straight from heart and mind, goes straight to the heart of the reader... Great job there
Love and regards
Kiddy
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