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Parasitic Services

February 10, 2014
By SophiaD11 PLATINUM, Kissimmee, Florida
SophiaD11 PLATINUM, Kissimmee, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"Intelligence without ambition is like a bird without wings."-Salvador Dali


Why would I cry?
Skeletal hands sprouted like the flowers of the dead.
Although he was my uncle,
I've never so much as met him.

Skeletal hands sprouted like the flowers of the dead.
Spreading like weeds at his memorial service.
I've never so much as met him.
I feel bad for not crying.

Spreading like weeds at his memorial service,
Grief is a virus.
I feel bad for not crying.
My heart is still red and beating however.

Grief is a virus.
A parasite that bleaches hearts.
My heart is still red and beating however.
Why would I cry?


The author's comments:
This particular poem is in the format of a Pantoum.

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