Strong For the Weak (Sonnet)

By Nightmare

Hard to contain the pain I feel
Tried to avoid confronting what's wrong
I know what's going to happen in not too long
Have to pinch myself because it's all real.

I find that I am beside myself
not sure what to do or say anymore
never dealt with this first hand before
This problem much larger than life itself

Got to be strong
For you I have to be
Right now you can't see me
But see in my heart you belong

My hands are tied, nothing I can do
But sit beside this bed to be here for you.

September 16, 2003
5:12 A.M.

|||> This is dedicated to my sister, she is dying of HIV.

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Published on Tuesday, September 16, 2003. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "Strong For the Weak (Sonnet)"

On Wednesday, July 26, 2006, Kinkypoptart (555) wrote:

awww... your sis will be in my prayers... i know it wont stop her from dying now, but perhaps less painful... Its good that she has someone like you to be there for her. Great write. ~*~Tart~*~
On Monday, January 17, 2005, dropsofhate (45) wrote:

wonderful. you have beautiful talent.
On Monday, September 29, 2003, nell (270) wrote:

my heart goes out to you=( your strength in this is inspiration for all.
On Sunday, September 21, 2003, Blinded_Tiger (518) wrote:

In sadness, Art the newborn, In pain gowing to supreme, Of paths I know, In the middle I shall not go. Tiger
A former member wrote: your poetry is brilliant. i believe this one can reach out to anyone and touch in their own experiences.
On Tuesday, September 16, 2003, Crystal Passion (221) wrote:

One of the most emotional sonnets I have ever read...
On Tuesday, September 16, 2003, worm (1149) wrote:

Liana... may grace, strength and compassion be your companions on this lonely road... it's also important not to forget yourself... Be Well!
On Tuesday, September 16, 2003, SilentStalker (1047) wrote:

oh my god, I'm sorry. I give my regards. It's hard to talk about something like that for me. And yes, grown men still do cry...-Darun