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Personal Narrative: Danny's Life With Leukemia

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“I have nothing left, “ Danny said as he stared at the empty boxes ahead of him. HIs house was silent, and it was just him and his deep breaths to keep him from weeping. He was trying to be strong, but after the eviction notice that had come earlier that morning. He was breaking. “How much more can I really take,” he said as his eyes started to tear up.

Years ago Danny’s life has changed when his wife was diagnosed with Leukemia. He
He watched her go through medical procedures, blood transfusions, and chemotherapy. A year ago she passed away. He used to be so happy and outgoing. Since then, he has never been the same. He was no longer happy at work, money became short, and his debt was through the roof. Three months ago, Danny lost his job. He never really loved accounting anyway, but it payed the bills. Shortly after he lost his job, he also lost his car. Everything he had just started to slowly start being taken from him. His …show more content…
Maybe the city could distract him from all the negativity that was going on, even if It was just for a little. As he started walking he began thinking. It was just him and his thoughts. Everything around him was just so silent, as if the world had an off button. Suddenly he heard a slight cough from the side of him. Danny stopped to notice it was a man sitting on the side of the building. He was homeless. Knowing Danny could not help or spare any money, he began to feel guilty and kept walking. Danny took three steps forward and stopped . He turned a towards the man and asked, ”may I sit,” the man looking up surprised, nodded his head with a grin. He began to speak. His words were almost so faint you could barely hear them. He was old, and didn't sound very healthy. His words were slow. ,“No one has ever wanted to sit with me before,” his words so emotional it could make you want to cry. Danny smiled and said, “well then it must be our lucky day.” “I’m Danny, nice to meet

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