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I wrote this poem after a kid in my school died of cancer. His death made me realize how delicate life is. I know that my generation tends to have the mentality that we are invincible but I see now that we aren't.

Goodbye

God took you away.
It doesn't seem fair,
but in the back of my mind,
you will always be there.

You weren't a close friend,
but our paths did cross,
and your absence in this world,
is to me a great loss.

You were too young to die, and
too innocent to feel that pain.
Only heaven benefits,
because you it has now gained.

I may think of you a little less
with each passing day,
but your strength is something I won't forget,
you have changed me in a way.

I wish for you eternal peace;
that's what you deserve my friend.
I hope I lead my life well enough
to meet up with you in the end.

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Cynthia
This poem is really touching because my grandma died several years back from cancer and she was my favorite relative. And I would give anything to have her back with me.
DAJENAI
im sorry for your lost it makes me wanna cry ,but i now how it feels to have to say goodbye!
Ashley
You are really good. I love your poem. Keep up the good work.
Elisha
I just love this poem. Its that simple, but yet it reaches down to what you are really feeling. I write poems like this too and it such an inspiration to know that i'm not the only one that expresses my feelings on paper. Keep up the good work.
Kimberley
Penny, I was so touched by your poem. I felt the same way when my brother died. We were really close. You are a magnificent poet. :-)
Faith
Wat a very touching Poem. !
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