Life without my family

It's 2 a.m., I have an exam.

My heart beats through my chest.

I'm in tears; can't get any rest.

I dial the number for Pam.

Mother's phone rings

someone answers, unfamilar.

I must have the wong number.

This usually brings comfort. 

 

I had too much fun.

Now my money is gone.

I call grandpa for an extra dollar,

but once again things turn sour.

There's no one on the other line.

I'm all alone; I am not fine. 

 

Where is my family?

They are always there to rescue me.

I do not think I can go on,

if all of them are truly gone.

This poem is about: 
My family

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cheyennelukstein

This is my first poem published on the Power Poetry site. It is about my need for family to get through my college experience. Thank you for your feedback.

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