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SarBear
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0 posted 2003-06-07 10:44 AM


Note-I think I should tell you what this poem is about.  Last night my grandmother passed away from cancer.  I have been by her bedside all week but I decided that I would go to a very important school dance yesterday.  I had a lot of trouble deciding but my friends convinced me to go.  In the middle of the dance I had a feeling she was gone and I sat down and didnt do anything the rest of the time.  I am now regretting the decision I made to go to that dance.  Everyone says its not my fault.  But I miss her so much. And I could have said my last good bye.


I had the choice of being with you or being among others
I chose the others
Now I feel that I have made the wrong choice
I loved you so much and now you are gone
You let go when I was not near
And now I have nothing
Im left here in fear
I want you to know
That I miss you so
Its really a shame that you had to go
Now I can never hold your hand
Be with you when you are scared
I cant look into your eyes and tell you I love you
Because even if I did you wouldn’t hear
Everyone says its not my fault
That I should have gone
Had fun
But I know I made the wrong choice
I could have been there with you

© Copyright 2003 Sara Connolly - All Rights Reserved
Poe_Pot_Pie
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since 2003-06-01
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1 posted 2003-06-07 11:21 AM


Sniff. That is so sad. I am so sorry. I have all my sympathy! But don't be too hard on yourself.

Very nice poem. I really felt a lot of emotion in it. I wanted to cry reading it.

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2 posted 2003-06-07 12:00 PM


I have this feeling she would have wanted you to go to that dance, Sara.
And of course, her time of passing had nothing to do with your time of living.
Sad write, Sara. But do not feel guilty, unless you are God?..you had no control of the timing.

Selina
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since 2003-06-07
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3 posted 2003-06-07 12:33 PM


What amazing writing... I can sympathize.  We have all lost someone in some way that we feel bad about.
Please, don't beat yourself up.  Your grandmother knows you love her, and she would have wanted you to enjoy something so poignant in your life.  You said yourself the dance was very important, and I think your grandmother would not have wanted you to miss such an important memory.  
I look forward to reading more of your thoughtful words.
Take care.
Selina

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4 posted 2003-06-08 04:59 AM


I'm sorry
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