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Death's Knocking

December 7, 2011
By AmieeHope-Sierra GOLD, Royston, Georgia
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AmieeHope-Sierra GOLD, Royston, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
And There Will Come A Time, You'll See, With No More Tears. And Love Will Not Break Your Heart, But Dismiss Your Fears.

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I wait in this crammed hospital room
wait for my results
wait for my sentencing
wait to be taken away
my jeans stick to my thighs
glued with sweat
I feel anxious
nervous
terrified
I feel as if I'll die
the doctor comes
tells me those three dreadful words
You Have Cancer
these words whisper in my ear
rejoicing of their new found victim
Death speaks to me
Knocking telling me to let them in
I feel a chill up my spine
the color flushed from my face
I'm white as a sheet
I feel overwhelmed
should I cry or say something
I just stare at him
tears in my eyes
their ready to fall
I'm so light headed
I feel that sensation
I faint and I face my deadly friend

© Emma J., Tuck, GA

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Nella.Girl97 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 9 2014 at 10:46 am
Nella.Girl97 BRONZE, Ashland, Wisconsin
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"Keep on dreaming even if it breaks your heart."

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Very impressive! Is this written from experience??
BloodyMary PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 28 2013 at 8:27 am
BloodyMary PLATINUM, N/A, Other
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However, there is a gaping hole(not a very big one) at the ending. Like something that still needs to be squeezed out to satisfy the whole piece. But overall, i just really loved it :))
BloodyMary PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 28 2013 at 8:24 am
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I love this! This took my breath away o_O Literally. :)) Awesome!
AmieeHope-Sierra GOLD said...
on Oct. 23 2012 at 9:32 am
AmieeHope-Sierra GOLD, Royston, Georgia
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Aww thank you. XD
Shadowpomgurl PLATINUM said...
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JAMIE.... awesome. oh my god, you so good at this!!! its very vivd and compelling. LOVE!
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your poems are amazing :) i hope mine are as great as yours.
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I like how you used vivid imaging in your writing :)
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Great piece~ While I read it, I felt as if I was there---watching what was happening before my eyes.
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This is SO INTRIUGING!!!!!!!!!

 

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Wow, this is very vivid and chilling. You have a way with emotions!