I called

I called you to

let you know

I dreamed of you

last night.

 

You were

as graceful

as the day

I met you.

 

In my dream

your legs still

worked. You

were still able

to glide across

the stage.

 

You were

able to talk, to walk,

to sing. In my dream

I watched with

amazement as you

danced to a song

playing in your head.

 

Your hair glistened

like gold. There was

a sparkle in your eye.

It reminded of the old days.

 

I know you can’t call back.

But I’m sure the nurse will

call at noon and tell

if you were able to eat or not.

 

I can guarantee your mom

will call crying. You

may have survived, but

there are times when

you seem dead.

 

You can’t move,

you can’t sing,

you can’t talk

but I know you can hear

so I call

to let you know

I dream about you

    last night.

Author's Note

Sorry the font isn't working right. This never happened to me. This is a story.


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Jan 15, 2011

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Reviews

[PaperHearts]

Wow! This was a great write. When I first started reading the poem, I really didn't expect the themes that I came across as the poem progressed. The twist in the middle of the piece definitely took me by surprise, but I thought that the way you described the situation was really moving, and beautifully worded. A very emotional and very real piece. Nice work,
~PaperHearts

[Linear]

A beautifully sad story based on life. well written the font is fine, and the emotion flowed throughout, good work, thank you

wow, this was amazing and so full of emotion. you have such a way with words.

[A Risen Heroine.]

I really like this piece!
It took me by surprise I had no idea how the poem would turn out like!
Great read and great write!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!
~A Fallen Heroine~

[Tina Kline]

A very sad story. Very moving and it shows love to the one 'not there' right now.

[DeViouS]

This reminds me of when I worked on the spinal injuries unit. One minute people were up leading normal lives then a sudden injury and they are left so helpless not even being able to eat solid food properly while flat on their back. Very interesting view point on it. It is so important to make use of whatever they have left and if it is a spinal injury, there will come a time when she or he will be up and moving - even if it is in a wheelchair. But they can't tell straight away. Recovery can be very varied. Hang in there! Keep phoning, keep dreaming!

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gosh..that is a moving piece..a sentiment that is so touching..lovely

Sad, there was many emotions in this wonderful write!

[Katie Marie]

beautiful poem, but also sad...i could feel the emotions as i read this...

great work :)
keep on writing

[Cynthia]

What a touching and moving piece! Its kinda sad :(, ans I am so sorry on what happened to you! That person must be very close to you, and I think the font is fine! The font didnt change this poem, its the same beautiful and sad poem.