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He Was Only Three MAG

May 25, 2009
By Xindi Xu SILVER, Gilbert, Arizona
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My brother was already three
Yet he still could not say “potty”
I would call and squeal his dear name
But received not a glance from he

My brother was already three
When aware doctors came to see
He was a boy with autism
Thus his world did not include me

My brother was already three
When I took him to go sightsee
But the busy crowds of Shanghai
Carelessly separated we

My brother was already three
And as appealing as Jet Li
When I let go of his small hand
Came parting of eternity

I spotted his teddy bear cap
Fluttering above the street floor
When I covered our distant gap
Sadly he was on earth no more

My dear brother was only three …
When he drowned in that traffic sea

© Andy C., Northampton, MA

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antea GOLD said...
on Feb. 20 2017 at 3:07 am
antea GOLD, Tirana, Other
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I love this poem, it's very sad and there are some very strong emotions.
Izzy777 SILVER said...
on Jun. 23 2015 at 11:15 am
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Aww )))): poo.... This made me sad. However, It's really powerful and ahhh.. I love this
restless5416 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 4 2015 at 11:29 pm
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Amazing. felt some strong emotions and I love this.
JanessaTheStrange said...
on Mar. 18 2013 at 8:36 pm
Left me in tears. You are truely amazing!
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 15 2013 at 3:00 am
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No wrods..... Left me too sad...but great work...love the poetry...
colorguardgrl ELITE said...
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chills. simply amazing.
AriannaNicole PLATINUM said...
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Is this true or no? Either way it's amazing!
Liberty-May GOLD said...
on Apr. 16 2012 at 9:28 am
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Wow- i really love this lymerick, it's catchy- it repeats and its really close to heart.
writer3499 GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2012 at 6:11 pm
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This was amazing..hope it isn't true!! I really love it...what a creative way to tell a story!
writer3499 GOLD said...
on Mar. 19 2012 at 6:11 pm
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This was amazing..hope it isn't true!! I really love it...what a creative way to tell a story!
michaela mrianda BRONZE said...
on Feb. 9 2012 at 11:14 pm
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that is so sad the way you wrote this poem was amazing also if this is real im sorry
niner PLATINUM said...
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what a creative way to tell a story
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Wow. o.O so amazing I love it.
jasont727 PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 25 2011 at 8:20 pm
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This is absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for this. 
HaleyDRog. GOLD said...
on Mar. 17 2011 at 5:10 pm
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This poem is so amazing. I love it. I read it 4 times. You are gifted and have an incredible way of putting words down. I loved the rythum and the meaning behind the words. Keep up the great work!
BrianaBeSoAwesome BRONZE said...
on Jan. 26 2011 at 7:18 pm
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This is REALLY good:) Keep writing
katie123 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 18 2010 at 12:26 pm
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OMG i love this it is very deep and insightful!! so sad!! but great work!!!!!
hanbanann4501 GOLD said...
on Aug. 10 2010 at 4:14 pm
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i reallu loved this poem because in a way it doesnt give away too much but it gives away enough for people to relate to. loved this poem.
Zzzie SILVER said...
on Aug. 3 2010 at 7:49 pm
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This is so sad, yet, so beautiful. I loved it, and hope it isn't true.
Danica SILVER said...
on Aug. 1 2010 at 1:28 am
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wow, this is really well written and everything, but just so sad! I'm so sorry if this is true!