Struggling to breathe...
hooked up to pseudo veins,
to make this fragile
child live.
Tiny whispers of hope,
praying to the God
not to take this little
miracle so soon.
Copious amounts of cocaine
surging through a two pound
four ounce body of innocence...
Will she live?
Will she die?
The consequences
of her mothers
actions,
now lay in a tiny cell...
She is a prisoner,
a innocent bystander,
hurt by selfish decisions.
Six months of waiting.
Six months of praying.
Twenty one years,
but she made it.
She faced the odds,
now she flies into the world,
awaiting her next challenge.
Author notes
This is based on my life. I was born at 28 weeks of gestation, in an incubator for six months...born at 2lbs 4oz. But i defied the odds.
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A contest entry
- Prompt: Premature by Manda Kathryn.
500 points, ended July 12, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Thank You for Your Entry ~
Moving; truly moving. I was captivated from the first line and when I reached the third stanza I was near tears thinking to myself, that poor soul to struggle through this
& then reading it was you - wow! You are incredibly strong to fight back - the final stanza really makes me smile for the courage and power you possess
Wonderful poem!
Best of Luck
♥
Stay safe
~Manda
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I'm so sad that AP didn't give me this message. Thank you for your kind words and the pretty cup. I'm going through a bit of a struggle right now, But i'm a strong kid. Nothing really can bring me down.
Rosita
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Poet
This is a wonderful story. Worth of much attention. And here I sit with a generous smile.Thanks for that. Write on young poet.
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Tiny whispers of hope,
praying to the God
not to take this little
miracle so soon.
Simply perfound and stirring
almost too much to tell of lifes truths
Nice you made the journy to today
Rick
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So compelling, yet so real, this is your life. You pulled me into this writing, and refused to allow me to go, until you were done with me, in other words, it held my attention so well, simply marvelous. Wonderfull wording patterns. Riveting story, as well. Bless you, for what you have been through.I will read more of your poems. You have such talent. Thank you.
John
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