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My Job |
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Laney Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 85Illinois 
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In the eyes of my patients I know that they know that this is the final place, they will hang their clothes. In the eyes of my patients I see their last regrets I see them remembering sins like booze and cigarettes. In the eyes of my patients I see their strong faith prayers they grimace through pain strong will on the vows they have made In the eyes of my patients they often recognize me a smile and a strong warm hug it fills my heart with glee In the eyes of my patients I recognize them too and although I love them dearly they often make me blue In they eyes of myself I have learned, have loved, have lost for no paycheck big enough can compensate the heartache it has cost. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Alana, this is a touching write, of great feelings and empathy.... Truly, the sadness of loss rest heavy on one's heart each day as you see them fade away... Yet, your gift, that warmth, is a lifetime of kindness... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
And no benefit for your patients equal your compassion. Enjoyed |
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Laney Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 85Illinois |
Thank you both for your kind replies...its a very difficult job, and writing about it is my therapy! thank you again!! --Alana |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
It's a difficult job, to get to know so many of them, knowing you'll be saying goodbye so many times. It takes great strength and compassion to do this job. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
The last verse spoke volumes. Thank you for these caring words of love that you've penned so sincerely~ I'm so glad you're here~ |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
touching. i take it youre some sort of doctor, or a nurse, or some sorta of worker in the medicine. i agree with serenade, it does speak volumes. thanks for inviting me into your thoughts, i enjoyed the stay. -chris. |
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J-Carmen New Member
since 2002-12-16
Posts 5Morris IL USA |
Yes, been there done that, but I just had to feed them. But so lovely those folks are. They were the only reason I looked forward to going to work. yours truly, jason I'm not concieted....I'm convinced |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, it is such a wonderful yet difficult job to performn and I believe with your golden loving heart you can cross over to so many and comfort them and let them know how he and their loved ones are blessed! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, you are a wonderful person, 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..." |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
A great respect here, for what you do--you've written of it in a most compassionate way--thank you! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I felt the same way. I have worked in nursing homes before. It was alwas so heartbreaking when one passed away. To not get attched to anyone was so hard for me not to do. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
its nice to see you are so dedicated, nice love poem to your patients |
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