Exhilarating excitement Tainted with disaster Sight of my child in intensive care, tortuous My granddaughter in hers, a month early Both distored, swollen Oh, but they were alive
Magnesium and anesthetics dimmed their sensorium Pale, limp, struggling futilely against their tethers They were alive
Their heartbeats marched on Mine pumped saddened hope Ventilators, oxygen levels, multiple IV lines, Nasogastric tubes, and an umbilical IV Frightening familiarity unfathomable Confused with agony But they were still alive
Words uttered: Mitral valve prolapse No more babies But they were still alive
Both are home and thriving Their love for one another bonded eternally Two miracles in one night Amen.
Liz,
The line "Frightening familiarity unfathomable" is very telling. Touching poem, though clinical along the way. The mixture amplifies the emotions you must have been going through. Thanks for sharing this one! Love and Hugs.
Sheila
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The line "Frightening familiarity unfathomable" is very telling. Touching poem, though clinical along the way. The mixture amplifies the emotions you must have been going through. Thanks for sharing this one! Love and Hugs.
Sheila
Regis
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
I was born a premie nearly 48 years back; three months early; weighed 1 1/2 pounds; wasn't expected to survive, but God had other plans! :)
Thanks for your review on my story, much appreciated! :D
Be safe,
Karen
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling