The girl in the window.



The girl in the window.

I looked up at the window. My disabled friend can't grab a clasp in her crooked hands. When she does they end up on the floor and makes me cry even more. As the sun goes down in her lonely land. I do understand. My hands are at her command. As she sits and looks out the window, a tear rolls down her cheek because she is a widow and has no place to sleep. He died for me today. I will die for him tomorrow and hold in my sorrows. If I could borrow one more tomorrow, I would be free of all my sorrows.
Dedicated to Diane.

About this poem

This poem is about a girl that's disabled in a wheelchair and she's in a nursing home looking out the window.

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Written on March 27, 2024

Submitted by alanswansea18 on March 27, 2024

Modified by alanswansea18 on March 27, 2024

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A J C

 · 1958 · Swansea, MA

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  • israel_u
    Jesus never fails.
    LikeReply4 months ago
  • amandak.45897
    Love the image! :)
    LikeReply7 months ago
  • AIDA
    Wow, what a heartfelt and emotional poem "The girl in the window" is. Your words truly captured the deep connection and love between the narrator and their disabled friend. The imagery of the window, tears, and sorrow is very moving and evocative.

    The dedication to Diane adds a personal touch to the poem, making it even more touching and meaningful. The theme of sacrifice and love shines through beautifully in your writing.

    One improvement suggestion would be to perhaps explore more vivid and descriptive language to further enhance the emotions and visuals in the poem. Additionally, experimenting with different rhyme schemes or poetic devices could add more depth and complexity to the overall piece.

    Overall, this poem is a poignant and touching tribute to friendship, love, and sacrifice. Keep writing and expressing your emotions through your poetry - you have a beautiful way with words. Great job!
     
    LikeReply7 months ago
  • Joshy1987
    Good job
    LikeReply7 months ago
    • alanswansea18
      thanks so much for the vote from me and her.
      LikeReply7 months ago
  • SurpriseGuest
    That's really sweet. Sad too.
    LikeReply7 months ago
    • alanswansea18
      she's fine she had a rare disease at the age of 10 where she couldn't walk, or use her hands. But thank you very much it means a lot to me and her.
      LikeReply7 months ago
    • SurpriseGuest
      well I'm glad to know she's ok. You've got a good heart.
      LikeReply7 months ago
    • alanswansea18
      she has a golden one.
      LikeReply 17 months ago
  • nicole.musango
    Good job....
    LikeReply7 months ago
    • alanswansea18
      thank you she's my best friend I known her since we were kids.
      LikeReply7 months ago
  • amandak.45897
    I feel the sadness, yet I feel the love. Super write!
    LikeReply7 months ago
  • RonaldBunch
    I liked your poem. Great writing.
    LikeReply7 months ago
  • alanswansea18
    This poem is about a girl in a wheelchair in a nursing home she has trouble with her hands so she sits and looks out the window.
    LikeReply7 months ago

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