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Open Poetry #44

God Bless The Dying

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-01-25 09:34 PM

Several years ago,
I was introduced to the dying ward
at the local hospital
here in the Port Richmond neighborhood
of my beloved Philadelphia.

I was able to escape
with my life that time.

Some time soon,
I probably won’t.

However,
many of my fellow patients
were not so lucky.

They did not escape.

They went their way,
wherever they were heading.

Death always brings out
the best in people.
It’s the final fight,
and everyone,
young or old,
be it quick, or slow,
wages it gallantly.

God bless them all.

Bobby

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

1 posted 2009-01-25 09:47 PM

Death can bring light and peace.
I work in hospice and see this very often.
This was a sensitive topic nicely written.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2009-01-25 10:18 PM

Thanks dear Inkedgoddess,

For your very kind response to my poem.

God bless us all.

Love Bobby

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

3 posted 2009-01-26 12:26 PM

I am glad that you escaped, and also that you have concern, compassion and admiration for those who didn't.

Owl

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2009-01-26 01:17 PM

Thanks dear Owl,

I'm pleased the poem worked for you.

Love Bobby

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