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It's Not Just A Job
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It's Not Just A Job |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA 
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It’s Not Just A JobMy heart is in it, too Each day I go to care for them The compassions grew Whatever the task may be I do it all out of love Each one touches the heart of me It seems I can never do enough To sit there watching them each day As they take their last breath Is often times too hard for me It’s like some kind of awful test But, one thing that I know for sure Where they go, when they leave here Is bound to be a better place At least, that is what I always hear 1-31-09 |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Oklahoma Rose, This is a lovely, comforting poem. That's the spirit Hon, keep up the good work. Love Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear Sweet Sue, I would want someone like you taking care of my loved ones! ~ and me if need be! Actually, what I would really prefer is to have YOU looking after those I love. It would give me great peace of mind for I'd know that they would be well-cared for! You are genuinely a very loving person and I am proud to call you my friend.  With much love, Linda  |
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AlexG Junior Member
since 2009-01-31
Posts 10 |
wow, I can't believe I found a site about poetry with this much activity... I should have found this website years ago... but heres my first reply... I really liked this poem, I take it that you're a nurse or a doctor... But I could only imagine what it would be like having to watch people die all of the time... You expressed yourself very nicely, great poem... |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Hi Oklahoma Rose - How lucky you are to have a job that has your heart! Your title caught my eye because my job is just a job and although I have the heart I do not have the skills for something more meaningful. It's so nice to know that there are people like you in the world. Yes, keep up the good work! Helen |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The work you do is emotionally charged, and often physically draining. I've only done hospice for three people, and each one was a unique human whose heart touched mine. You do a job that few can do, Sue. It is never financially compensated adequately for the true level of care you give another in their last moments. Thankfully, the true caregivers aren't in this profession for what a dollar can buy. What the heart gives and receives carries no price tag. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Beautiful and caring Sue , my son works in an nursing home and yes he is very compassionate and his heart is in his job Hope |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
A beautiful, heart rending write on a topic we tend to not want to think about while we are going about our daily lives. I could not do what you do, but I am grateful to know that there are those out there who can. You are an angel. May you have the strength physically, mentally and especially emotionally to continue blessing people with your kind and gentle heart....kat |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Oklahoma Rose - I read compassion in this poem, a special person you are... BC |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
Its never 'just a job' when someone like you shows such a wonderful heart |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Again, dear Sue, I admire your generous heart through your touching words. You are a true blessing for the ones in your care. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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