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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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Hope I watch over him, almost as if he was my son, making sure he isn't too tired or drained from his first half days back to work. I drive him in the early hours of the morning and bring him back after noon. I pass beautiful countryside, leaving my mind to wander. I don't know how he does it, two brain operations within four months and trying to keep that positive flow, knowing that yesterday's MRI, may bring bad news, once again. I sit and wait each day, for his call. Hoping that it means he is ready to come home from work, and not that he has blacked out. It's all I can offer and today he asked me if I wanted some bamboo plants for my gardens. I really don't think he knew that I didn't need any more plants, but I thought it might help him by separating his extras. So, I brought my shovel, after his short nap break and used enough energy to cause me to drip with sweat. But I did it, and now have something that was his to plant later this evening or in the morning to remind me of him and his positive attitude. And no matter what happens, I will be there to share in his life, hopefully, for each year to come. M "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
M, this is deeply touching and beautiful. Great that you let him bring the plants. You share not only the worries but also these joyful moments. Best wishes. Love, Margherita |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
A bit of a saintly tale, this. Helps my day today too. Thank you thrice. S Arthur |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Very nice work Every day is a gift. Most of us live as if there is an endless supply, when in fact it is a tiny finite number. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Maureen, this is such a beautiful poem of caring and compassion. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.  Hugs, Ethel |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
If everyone had someone like you, Maureen, all our hearts would be a lot warmer... jwesley |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you all. I am having a busy and tiring week, but a young friend (of my eventually ex-husband) needed someone to help him for several days, hoping that next week he can go back to a full day's work and continue on with living. He has taught me much about hope and positive thinking and I guess I have more caregiving in me than I realized. So if I am not responding very much, it doesn't mean that I am not reading...(which I am doing to relax) It just means my mind can't think of decent responses to the wonderful poems on here. Thanks again, M |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Don't underestimate the positive energy you give him, by caring, and sharing with him. You're good. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
nice thoughts and warm wishes Poetry gives us relief, We give poetry reason. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I knew you had it in you  |
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MikeFessel Member
since 2003-04-19
Posts 321Brooklyn, NYC, USA |
Nakdthoughts, This is such a moving poem of love and the little things that are so important in times of hardship I really enjoyed this!Mike [This message has been edited by MikeFessel (05-21-2003 05:47 AM).] |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Caring and sharing is special indeed especially helping others in need this was so touching and beautifully expressed , I love the idea of planting !! Hope |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Maureen, The desert flower has a reason to bloom.  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
nakdthoughts, when living through the cruelty of life, we tent to hang onto the precious moments fo which we can share, you sound to have a wonderful heart and conviction, I hope all ends well, take care my friend. May the plants of hope continue to grow. Sincerely Rick |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Maureen, this moving poem perfectly illustrates your generous and loving soul. There is so much depth to your writing because there is so much depth to you... Loving, healing hugs to you both, Linda |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
what a blessing to have a friend like you... Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I thank each of you for your kind words. He is very special, and was here to help me when no one else offered. So it is almost a pleasure for me to do for him. And takes away the dreariness of another lonely, rainy day. M |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I hope things work out for you. |
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