Time to Say Good-Bye

I adjust my sleeve so it covers my arm

The bruises there are evidence of harm

Everything that's wrong, displayed for all to see

It's no wonder I've been trying to hide every part of me

My skin is now a pale sickly hue

When will it end? When will I be through?

I hate my new state, I've grown so weak

Feeling nauseous, I turn and grab the sink

Steadying myself I run my fingers through my hair

I notice there are clumps that are no longer there

I'm now holding the locks in my hand

I hate the feelings I can't understand

Sighing to myself I tie my hair up in a bow

Everything hurts, from my head to my toe

No one must know, no one must learn

No one must feel how much I burn

My body aches and I'm falling apart

The bruises are like twisted works of art

No more time to complain, I have school to attend

It might be my last time to say goodbye to my friend

Reviews

[Kittyskittles]

The way you show emotion in this poem is beautiful.. I feel the sadness and frustration just hurting through this strong soul.. It must be so hard to deal with.

[Jimmie]

This is good writing.Its a sad poem that sets the reader into a voyage of questions and possibilities.The end is also a good one leaving the reader wondering if she survived the ordeal or she was subdued by the disease..
Keep on writing,i loved it.
Jimmie.

[Tomoe Tellez]

Very sad poem. But I like the way you describe her state without actually saying what she has, great way of showing and not telling. Great write!

[Perkele.7885]

At first part of this read I am thinking that we have a victim of abuse here but, by poem's end I am thinking that maybe she is in latter stages of some terminal disease.

[Imperfection2aT]

She has cancer. The bruises and hair loss are due to the chemotherapy. When you go through chemo, you feel so sick all the time. Plus, you bruise so easily. Thank you for reading my poem!

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem told a dark story. Leaving the reader with questions. The tone is honest and cold. Accepting place and ending. Closing lines left reader with open ending and possibilities. Thank you for sharing the powerful words.
Coyote

[Imperfection2aT]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it

[Coyote Poetry]

I did and you are welcome.