The Life of "Boo"-Before the Brain Tumor! (poem) by Rebekah Rosie Lang on AuthorsDen

The Life of "Boo"-Before the Brain Tumor!
by Rebekah Rosie Lang → (All Poetry by Rebekah Rosie Lang)

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I have written self-biography poems about me which have included past and present happennings. This time, I wanted to write SPECIFICALLY about MY LIFE, as I remember it, with help from my 3 older sisters memories, on events of what I did on certain days and instruments I played. I have LIVED for SO LONG NOW with the brainstem tumor and then without it yet with effects of it; I have forgotten what LIFE was LIKE BEFORE I EVER HAD A BRAINSTEM TUMOR! All I can ever really remember are just lightbulb flash memory moments in time.
As an infant, my sister said, I would see something laying near me, "grunt as if wanting to see that object", then hold my breath! My two eldest sisters, Anna and Kristina, would come running up to me, they said, and would grab the "toy or apple part" and give it to me even though it was well within my infant part of reach. Talk about having Life good!!! (grin) White petticoat ruffles, Blue crossties. This describes my favorite swimsuit outfit out of all of mine and this was at 3 years of age! I loved the water! Didn't Uncle George know that Three dimes was more than Two Quarters? I learned that when I turned four! When I was five,I told Mom it was OK to get the Divorce, AS LONG AS I could have my 7-up and my kiddie swim-pool! She said, "Yes"! When I was Seven years old, I would FAKE falling asleep, To GET OUT of DOING THE DISHES, At least TWO nights a WEEK! Swimming at the neighbor's pool, Playing "Marco-polo". The Kids would have to tell me in what direction they were coming from though, because I cannot tell where sound is coming from for I am DEAF in one ear and have a loss in the other ear. So, the neighborhood kids, Shelly,Eric,David,Slyvia,Vivian, Anna, Kristina, Julie and I would play in the pool. They would say "Marco-Polo-to the right,2 steps", or maybe "Marco-Polo-to the left, 3 steps", or maybe "Marco-Polo-ahead 4 steps", or behind you touch out!" It was really a lot of fun and I actually caught quite a few of the kids that way. All the kids were nice about my hearing loss and did not make a big stink out of it. I really APPRECIATED that! Today, I do, back then I would not have known the difference! Juneria Berges. She is my old choir teacher and is now a personal friend for I have grown past High School years. Lord knows where I would be without her! The Piano I did get, Lessons I did take. Music filled my soul, with a resonance filled vibration of harmony and rhapsody. It became my essence of being! First Personal Competition, Sightreading/Singing,UIL, All-State Choir, Got a II!!!!! (Highest is I) I was PROUD!) Juneria was PROUD! Life was going okay! Written November 20th, 2003 1:35am Central time All rights reserved

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on November 21, 2003

nice to know you better, becca! you are an awesome person, and i enjoyed peeking into a part of your life! thanks for sharing! (((HUGGGAHSSS))) and much love, your fellow texas friend and now sister in christ jesus, karen lynn. :D love you, becca!

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on November 20, 2003

Becca, thank you for sharing a little of yourself with us. I believe that we are all a part of a big book and for every chapter there is a reason. Bless You.

Reviewed by Libby Stone (Reader)

Becca, your beautiful words paint a very descriptive picture of your life.

I really loved this verse:

"The Piano I did get,
Lessons I did take.
Music filled my soul,
with a resonance filled
vibration of harmony
and rhapsody.
It became my essence
of being! "

Truly sings....
Blessings,
Libby

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Wow this was a powerful write, ty for allowing us to get to know you better...
God bless
~Michelle~