Bobbie Troy’s most recent poem to appear here was “Train Wreck” (December 2016)
At the Fair
By Bobbie Troy
I smiled
as you sat on my knee
and thought of your future
perhaps following
in my footsteps
college, marriage, children
the fair was like whipped cream
on a triple sundae
in the morning
my dream of seeing
you mature
was dashed
by my oncologist
who said
that the last-ditch chemo
did not work
and I had three months
at best
Strong ending! 🙂
I really like the strength of your poem, its truth, and impact. Great job.
Really heart wrenching. Char
Didn’t see that coming. I’m telling myself it’s only a poem.
It brings tears.