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The Nursing Home |
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Laney Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 85Illinois 
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The Nursing Home Two beds with starched white sheets two chairs with protective covers two bedside tables stacked neat two florescent lights hover Two smiling young aides two sets of helping hands One life about to fade Life I'll never understand. This is my first poem posted on this site. I am a CNA , and I swear I learn a new life lesson everyday. ps--my b/f told me of this site....he used to post all the time..some of you might know him, i believe his username was "Jacman" ---Alana |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
good for you Alana...I don't understand the meaning of life myself...keep writing  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very sad, I feel. I could not do what you do. Welcome to Passions, and I'm glad your friend refered you to here. Looking forward to more. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is a poignant write for lack of a better word and a wonderful first post. Please come in and stay a while. Welcome Laney~ |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssss) Oh Alana, this is so very sad but well-written, sweet friend, this is a touching debut that too has me asking that same question as I send angel hugs and prayers out to all who endure these feelings, God Bless You! Welcome to Passions, sweet Alana, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your lovely words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Alana, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (12-18-2002 02:18 AM).] |
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Laney Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 85Illinois |
thank you all for your kind words...i look forward to more postings and interactions with all of you! thank you again!! --Alana |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Alana, I know you are going to enjoy being part of the poetic family, and I look forward to reading more of your work. I volunteer at a senior care facilty, so I know where you are coming from, and there are days I just simply shake my head.  A very happy holiday to you and yours. Season's Greetings from my home in Canada to yours! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-18-2002 03:11 AM).] |
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Mick Hawkes Member
since 2000-10-26
Posts 90Tees-side , England |
i enjoyed it very much, short sweet & hits the target!!.. Never take life too seriously - None of us gets out alive! |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
a simple truth, well said!! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Welcome to Passions, Laney! Your job is not an easy one, and for you, compassion and peace will become a full time job. You will be receiving, and dealing out, a lot of emotion on various issues. Writing will become an escape, and I will welcome your thoughts. Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting! Karilea |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Welcome aboard, Alana! Being a nurse myself, I can really identify with this write. Congratulations on a fine debut to Passions! ~ Sending you warm, welcoming hugs Earth Angel |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Good poem, and welcome to passions. Im sure your going to love it here... I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
I worked in a nursing home once, and I have still never been able to put into words, the mixture of emotion and mood there. There is hope, and yet there is hopelessness. There is sadness, and yet the little moments of clarity and joy are something to be treasured. I found that no matter the state of the residents, there was a smile to be had in every room if you look close enough. Lovely writing. "My ears have not yet drunk a hundred words |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Welcome. I understand your work. Even the best days can leave you with a hollow feeling, yet those moments are so full of humanity you cannot help but feel you've touched the essence of Life within those final goodbyes. |
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