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Deprivation

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I know I exist because they look at me
no one knows what color cloths I have on

they hear me for they jump when I cry
they listen not, as I cry for a reason

I crave their touch to soothe the pain
they walk away like it's all a big game

smell of medicine clogs their nostrils
yet I am the one who administers to me

no one dines with me while I eat the distasteful
I hear them laugh among the guest they entertain

sometimes I smile because I can see that it's
not the big C I  have to worry about, it's 


lonliness and being deprived of the senses

©Sam 2009

Author notes

My announcement of cancer at 13.
Anonymous but you can put Sam I Am, age 13

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  • Haiku-bless-you silver member
    June 18
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    Hoodwinked !

    The ravages of cancer is not the only thing one suffers dealing with this disease. The isolation, seperation and insulation from others is a sad reality that wears on any patient. You have expressed yourself so well, sad but so understandable. My heart goes out to you during your battle with this heartless desease. May God strengthen you in your quest to overcome. Well written expressive poem. Write On!

    You have been Hoodwinked by the Poetic Bandits today because WE CARE!

    Dennis


  • samantha jean
    May 31

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    I like this. It's very abstract and sad.
    I feel like you should do more with it though. Maybe add to it, make it longer.

    Very powerful piece.


  • ladybug.
    May 30
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    Oh my, this actually touched me. I actually felt something while I read it. Thank you for sharing.