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Oklahoma Rose
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0 posted 2009-02-04 10:38 PM


I took parts of different poems I wrote about people I have taken care of, and put into this one to dedicate it to the lady I am now sitting with, just to let her know "I CARE"!


As Long As I Am Here


This isn’t just a job, you know
Because my heart is in it, too
The compassion I feel inside me
I freely give it all to you

Whatever the task may be each day
I do my best and do it all out of love
You have touched this heart of mine
And, it seems I can never do enough

It warms my heart to see your smile
Oh how I wish I could rid you of your pain
If only I could I wouldn't even hesitate
To make you all well, once again

My dear sweet lady as long as I am here
I will give my love and comfort you
And, to show you how much I truly care
In everything I try to do

2-4-09
© copyright by Sue Graves




© Copyright 2009 Oklahoma Rose - All Rights Reserved
Marc-Andre
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1 posted 2009-02-04 11:24 PM


A beautiful, touching piece. Mark
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2 posted 2009-02-05 12:26 PM


Yo dear Oklahoma Rose,

You've got ssome lovely lines in this excellent poem.

LOve Bobby

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3 posted 2009-02-05 05:49 PM


Dear Sue, your words are so beautiful and make me think again how blessed this lady and others are when they are cared for by you.
God bless you, beautiful soul.

Love,
Margherita

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4 posted 2009-02-05 07:51 PM


Sue - you are one special person, as these words show. Very nice heart warming write...

BC

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5 posted 2009-02-05 08:22 PM


You seem like such a sensitive and caring person, Sue. We need more like you in this world. It would be a better place for all.
                                  Ida

Oklahoma Rose
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6 posted 2009-02-05 09:10 PM


Mark, thank you for your nice reply.

Thank you, Bobby.

Margherita, thank you so much for your very kind reply, and the nice compliment.

Awwww Bill, thank you so much for your very kind reply, and the compliment.

Ida, sometimes I think my heart is just too sensitive for the kind of work I do. Thank you so much for your kind reply, and for the compliment.

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7 posted 2009-02-05 09:36 PM




My dear sweet lady as long as I am here
I will give my love and comfort you
And, to show you how much I truly care
In everything I try to do

A lovely sweet tender poemmy my dear, a delight to read.  love.

Lindsay

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8 posted 2009-02-06 12:11 PM


a tender, sweet promise...nicely done
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9 posted 2009-02-06 09:49 AM


I am acquainted with a young female poet who is in the same profession, Sue, and I would like to share your poem with her, if I may. I think she would derive a lot from it.



Not everyone can do what you do...thank goodness for souls like you!

Oklahoma Rose
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10 posted 2009-02-06 10:06 AM


LindsayP, thank you for your very nice reply.

StevenR, thank you.

Sunshine, thank you for reading and replying to my heartfelt poem. I feel honored that you want to share my poem with her. You may, if you wish.

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11 posted 2009-02-06 10:18 AM


How comforting it would be for patients if all health care workers were as caring as you!

~ and you even write poetry for your patients!

Lovely poem! Lovely you!


Linda

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12 posted 2009-02-06 12:17 PM


You put the CARE in caretaker... what a beautiful, loving heart you have!
Oklahoma Rose
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13 posted 2009-02-06 03:43 PM


Eart Angel, thank you so much for your kind reply.

Southern, thank you for your kind reply.

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14 posted 2009-02-10 02:44 AM


you truly are called for such a task!  Lovely write!
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15 posted 2009-02-10 10:44 PM


Sue,

I am sure that your poem warms her heart - and I am sure that she is basking in your care.  You are a kind and beautiful woman, a real treasure.  Thank you for sharing this with us.

Love,
Alison

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