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Warm Birth -- Cold Death
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My first cousin once removed (her father and my grandfather were brothers) died this week. I stood by her bed and remembered the many years she served as a dedicated nurse at a Veterans hospital. Her closest family was cousins and step-children. Such a sweet lady.


 

 
Her birth was such a happy day
with her family gathered around.
Her helpless form warmly welcomed
as her parents hearts would pound.
 
Over four score years later
she laid lonely in a bed
in a cold sterile hospital
with only nurses at her head.
 
She had no friend or family
at her bedside as she died.
No one to wipe away her tears
of her loneliness as she cried.
 
She stood at bedsides through her life
as a dedicated nurse.
she watched veterans as they died
in loneliness and even worse.
 
It may appear she was alone
in her final transition.
But she was in the special care
of the Great Physician.

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 Reviews of "Warm Birth -- Cold Death"
Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on September 28, 2008
Larry, a very touching write...so close to home.

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on September 22, 2008
While He was with her, it saddens me to know that this transition was not as warm as her birth - filled with people wishing her well. Yet,I suspect that those to whom she ministered were there guiding her and lovingly accepting her into a new life.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Mary Coe
Reviewed on September 13, 2008
A beautiful poem and a beautiful tribute to your cousin. Sorry for your loss. This is an awesome write.


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