Leukemia

A brilliant boy died of leukemia

Wailing of cicada filled the air,
The home seems dead despite its splendor.
Beauty of spring lost its flair,
Shadow of grief gripped young and elder.

The little boy charmed all by intelligence,
His hunger for knowledge was well known.
A disease harbored in his blood in silence
To summon all neighbors to mourn.

The father of the boy became speechless,
His dream for making him a prince has gone.
His happy  life has turned to a mess,
Memories of the sweet child prick as thorn.

An old man walked to the mourning father,
He touched him softly and uttered.
"God protects all creatures with love forever.
Please keep strength of mind and stay steadfast"

The broken person remained silent for a while,
Tears rolled down his cheeks like stream.
He remembered his son's pain and smile,
His emotions burst out like scream.

The old man embraced the person with love,
They cried together praising the innocent boy.
The place was blessed by divine dove,
The person tossed the child's clothing and toy.

Diseases like leukemia bring premature death.
People lament the loss and renew their faith.

Reviews

[Sindu]

This is brilliant, touching and runs like a film in front of my eyes as I read.

A disease harbored in his blood in silence... how true!
It is heart wrenching that such a little fellow with dreams and future had to go away.

I lost my grandfather to it. Only regret I have is not making much memories with him. I was a kid. I'm flooded with mixed emotions whenever someone tells me of the traits we share. He used to write poetry, too.

[zainul]

Thank you Sindu for your sincere words.
I am very sorry that you lost your grandfather who was also a poet.
Let's all pray for the departed souls of your grandfather and other beloved ones.

[Sindu]

Thanks Zainul. We can support, if not, pray.

[zainul]

Yes indeed.
You may share some of the poems of your grandfather.

[Sindu]

Oh I was told he had an interest in it, reading or writing may be. So did my great grand dad but I never read them.

[zainul]

Thats great.

[Rafy T.Nym]

A wonderful piece of work containing truth and reality.
Nobody wants to loose the closest ones by this fatal disease called 'Leukemia'.It's a tragedy,no doubt.

[rainbow princess]

Wow, excellent detail to what happens to those with cancer. This is pretty inspiring and it reminds me to donate a couple of my stuffed animals to the children's cancer patients. I was thinking it'll help them while they are there in the hospital. And I have a question for you. Did you know someone with cancer? I am just curious.

[zainul]

Thank you for the wonderful review.
I am very glad to know that you donated stuffed animals to the children suffering from cancer.
I knew many individuals with cancer.
I can share with you about them in mails.

[rainbow princess]

Really? Well...okay...i'd like that very much!

[zainul]

Sure.:)
My mail id is [email protected]
You may love to specify your interests and questions in your mails.
It may open door to new knowledge and experience.
I am also interested to learn your experience and passion.
Please begin by sending a mail.

[Salem Fitzgerald]

This piece is brilliant because it is honest, emotional, and it reminds us to be appreciative of our lives while we can. Age means nothing. Thank you for sharing.

[zainul]

Thank you Jacqueline for the insightful review.
It gives me infinite strength to try on such issues.
Have a peaceful and happy life.:)

[Briana O'Connor]

A sincere reflection of the pain that such a devious disease brings to the victim and their loved ones. Your emotions rang loud and clear and the addition of faith was a lesson that everyone can learn from all struggles. Thank your for sharing.

[zainul]

Thank you once again for giving my point such a great commendation.
I am really impressed by your insightful review and generous compliments.

[J.P. Bristow]

Heartbreaking....and yet a gentle acknowledgement of the importance of faith. Well written.

[zainul]

Thank you J.P.Bristow for stopping by and review the work.
I feel very honored by your insightful analysis.

[Ru Banerjee]

While reading this, the screen blurred as the memories of love and pain rushed back to me again...yet I could hear each and every strain of the painful and intense world depicted in your lovely, poignant poem...God bless the beautiful soul of the boy!

[zainul]

Papai,from this heartfelt review I realize one again how intensely you love your mother.
As you have seen most of the reviewers of this piece remembered the loss of their beloved ones.Yours and my cases concern our mothers.But,unfortunately you could not be around your mother during the parting.I was however,a little fortunate that I was around her.
Thank you for choosing this work for your review.Your insightful review gives me a strength to portray sad realities of life.
Let's all pray for our beloved ones who left us yet always surround us by their strong influence to inspire to move ahead.

[sonnie ibadah]

this is so touching! the pain of losing a loved one so early is hard 2 endure. thank u 4 relating this 2 everybody out there...

[zainul]

Thank you Sonnie for taking time to read and review the work.
I am very glad that you appreciated the essence of the poem.

[Sami Khalil]

Every time I read your work I'm renewed in humanity and every time I feel your poems I'm imbued with the gravity of the human condition which you convey with your pen without any vanity. A heartfelt write and touching...:).......

[zainul]

Dear Sami,I adore your generous compliments.It bestows me greater responsibility
to be more responsible.
Thank you for glorifying the work.

[Sami Khalil]

You know it. Always welcome...:)..............

[zainul]

Thank you once again dear friend.
But,how about presenting the gift in your own way?

[Sami Khalil]

You know it...lol
^^~^^ :>).......................

[zainul]

Thanks a lot,dear friend.
The special gift gives me immense pleasure and inspiration.

[Sami Khalil]

Take care beloved friend...:)......................

[Vidya Bacchus]

It is never right for a parent to have to bury a child it is unnatural. Leukemia is a terrible disease and affects so many people. Parents have so many plans for their beloved children that never come to fruition. Very sad my sweet Mr Zainul :)

[zainul]

Dear Vidya,you have rightly pointed out that a parent can never wish to bury a child unless he is compelled to do so due to some unnatural incident.
Thank you for stopping by to glorify the work.

[Vidya Bacchus]

It is always a pleasure to read your great work my sweet friend.You are very welcome :)

[zainul]

The pleasure is mutual.Being here is an opportunity for all of us to respect each other and enjoy the works of each other.Have a nice time,dear friend.:)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Same to you Mr Zainul :)