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This Stranger I Know (lovingly to Dr. Katz, my mentor)
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This Stranger I Know (lovingly to Dr. Katz, my mentor) |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace 
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This Stranger I Know (lovingly to Dr. Katz, my mentor) I know a stranger who heals broken minds minds bruised and confused, minds with no purpose or time a man who hears others problems problems from those who hear voices desperately trying to bring those back to some aura of reality it is said there is a thin line between those two worlds such a tough job getting them back sometimes having to bring them, kicking and dragging them over having to carry them at times for they are unable healthy clean strong bodies fettered to tainted minds such a frail place this labyrinth we call our mind I watch him I watch him and wonder how he bears this weight on his shoulders never breaking holding on to compassion, intelligence and humor yes humor he plays life and humor with grace does he hear their their voices at night voices of many a voice pleading, crying, angry, unbelieving, questioning pleading for his help to relieve them of the demons I have looked into his eyes the eyes of a stranger the soul of someone who cares he remains anchored I give him a cup of coffee, he questions my kindness not to rebuke me but in appreciation I look at him and laugh saying something silly about domestic skills all the silently thanking God my mind is strong and clear and that you have the strength going through your day healing broken minds this stranger I know "...the rest is silence" (Hamlet) Shakespeare |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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Helen--I like this much. Mine is Dr. Denton--The good doc showed me that the stranger that I knew/know? Is me! A nice tribute and a lovely thank you. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
i worked for him |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
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mine worked for me!  |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
i wrote this to him in 1993, ran across it today thought i would post it in his memory. he was awesome in his touch of kindness, he still affects me today. |
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