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To Dream of a Much Better Day
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To Dream of a Much Better Day |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
To Dream of a Much Better Day (Prose) Having been gone to straight for the jugular Here am I Like an animal caged in its environment Unable to move out of fear Fear of the images that haunt my mind That somehow the life support In my neck might come loose And Hope. Hope that the nurses are competent To do their jobs correctly Without failure, the button in my hand Keeps the medication on flowing Numbing my body and numbing my senses To the anxieties that I have for escape “Please, let this stay be short,” I pray As day turns into night and night into day And then I thank God for simple things: Each time a catheter, a pump, a needle is removed And when I can stand up on my own two feet Breathe the air that I breathe and thank the nurses That have been so kind. I thank God For invention: the I V cart that makes me mobile So I can walk the halls and pray And pray I do for all of those suffering here and healing As I am. I thank God for the hundreds of miles Traveled by loved ones just to be here And the thousands of miles traveled by phone I thank God For the simple words heard from my little child: “Daddy, I love you.” And in the stillness, late at night, when sleep Is impossible, I thank God for the encompassing of All the kind thoughts and prayers From all of those who I know and all of those who I don’t For from these I know That Love is with me and God is with me And, now, have I Peace To Dream of a Much Better Day. Lighthouse Bob |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
sorry if this is a stupid question...but are you in a hospital??? Are you ok? This touched my heart...hope you are ok. (((hugs))) |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
So many I have been around these last few weeks could have written this bit, and you certainly did it with heart. To all in this position, I wish them all that they wish for themselves. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
SEA, Not a stupid question at all. Actually, it is quite a compliment because I did want this poem to be Real and Authentic to the emotions and the feelings that I had when I stayed at the hospital in which I had transplanted my pancreas and kidney. Through this poem, I wanted people to get a taste of what hospital life was like for me and I do want those who are in the hospital right now to know that there are those who have gone before and survived. I have been doing exceptionally well with no complications or signs of organ rejection for some time (about six years) and I guess that you could say that I am now living in a day that only once could be dreamed about. Thank you (Thank you) for your tender heart and for your love and for your true concern. I am OK... (Smiles) ...Really! -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Mysteria, I am so sorry that you have been spending so much time in hospitals as of late. I actually worked in one for awhile before I had my transplant. I do want to say though that I much appreciate your reaching out to those who are in the hospital and I much appreciate your reaching out to Rebecca (WhtDove) as well. I do know form first hand experience the power of, the need for, and the comfort received through prayer. May God bless you, my friend, and keep you ever strong as you continue to bless others who are truly in need of your love and affection. Amen. -Bob |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Glad it wasn't stupid....  Mostly, I'm glad you are ok! You did write this as if it were a "now" kind of thing. I am sure that folks can read this and relate, be it with family, friends, or themselves. (((hugs)))  |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
SEA, Thank you. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Bob, I just tuned in and got a big scare when I read your poem. I am so glad it is from the past. Some things are so big we never forget the details. Glad you are whole and blessed this Christmas. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bob: Very impressive poem and I too, am very glad it is a time of the past. Hope your holiday season is a joyous one! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Joyce, So true, some things are just to Big to forget... I thought that I had, but as I was considering Rebecca and her facing or have already faced transplant surgery, these memories came flooding back... They are not all bad memories though. There was so much to be thankful for during that time and I probably felt closer to God and to family and friends then than I ever have. It was a hard time, but it was also such a beautiful time of Trust and Faith. Thank you, my friend, and may you and yours truly have a Blessed and Merry Christmas. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Trillium, Thank you. Yes, I am very very glad that this experience is in my past, but still my heart does go out to Rebecca and all of the others who are going through similar experiences in their lives. I do pray that one day she too will be looking back and living in a far better day. God bless you and again Merry Merry Christmas to you. -Bob |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Only a very sensitive soul could have written such a touching poem that speaks of the fears and the gratitude so many experience when coping with illness. Thank you for bringing hope to those who are in such situations right now. I am so happy that you enjoy "better days". Your grateful heart is tangible in your words. Love and Merry Christmas again. Margherita |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Margherita, Thank you so very much for your many many words of commendation. This was certainly a very difficult time in my life, but that time did also give to me a much better and deeper appreciation for life and for others who are such a beautiful wonderful part of it. I do hope that your Christmas was equally Merry and Blessed and Thank You again for your many kind replies. -Bob |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
Hello Bob, and everyone. Sorry I sort of dropped out of sight from this forum - got 'homesick' all of a sudden, and my mouse sort of cliked on the pipforum bookmark and here I am - my once favorite soul-watering hole. A first read of your poem gave me a chill - reminded me when I too was in the hospital for a throat surgery. Glad this is all in the past for you. I agree, going to be "under the knife" is a scary thought - but all that one can do is mentally and spirituallyput oneself in His hands. He is truly the Potter, and we are mere clay. Have not written in ages, I don't know if I still can. Envy you guys for being prolific |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Bob, I can't thank you enough for posting this as there are so many I am going to send this to. I pray for a better day for each of them and through your words perhaps a soul somewhere will truly be uplifted this day. Take care m'friend. Carpe' Diem |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
Bob, Someone very special is looking out for you up in heaven. You should be proud. By reading this, I can tell that you are an incredible person. You have such a strong and beautiful spirit. Great writing and heres to many, many more! cheers mate -joe |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
jjote, It's very very nice to hear from you too my poetess friend and we are both kind of in the same boat I guess because I was gone for about a year to heal from Diabetic Retenopothy (Blindness) and have just returned. I also wondered if I could still write, but I just got out the ol' keyboard and did it and it does seem to me anyway that all is doing ok. Maybe if you just give it a try all will be ok with your ability to create and write as well. The poetic muse seems to still be around and working just fine. (Smiles) I do agree with your comment about mentally and spiritually putting ourselves in God's hands. Hospital stays are certainly a test of our trust in not only God but the doctors, medical help, medicines and technology, etc. etc. It truly is amazing to me what miracles can be done today in the medical field. It's just amazing. Anyway, it was Great to hear from you again and please please don't stay away too long. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Mysteria, It truly is for opportunities like this that I sooooo love to write poetry. What a wonderful wonderful blessing to be able to bless someone else. You are such an angel, my friend, to have the insight and compassion to take this poem of my past experience and share it in this manner as to hopefully encourage someone who might be going through a similar situation in life. I do love how much you care and think of others. You have such a beautiful beautiful spirit. Sharon, Thank you. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Joe, (Smiles) I do think that we all have someone special for sure. Thank you so very much for your much appreciated kind and compassionate words. I do wish for many many more and I do hope and believe for the very very best for everyone and I do hope the very best as well for you my poet friend. cheers mate, -Bob |
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