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Take Me Instead
by Mary Jo Prado → (All Poetry by Mary Jo Prado)
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My Mom died of cancer in 2003. My dad and I took care of my Mom at home through the help of hospice care. I guess you really never get over the loss of a parent as this is something I just wrote recently about the way I was feeling back then.

Take Me Instead Mom....I will love you always! Her body is ravaged by illness, So weak and tired I can see. She struggled to do even the littlest of things, It was so difficult to sit by and watch. As I think to myself, this just can't be. Remembering how she was not long ago... Is this just a dream? When will I wake up? Why is this happening to her? Then she touches my arm and I know it's real... Her hand is just so frail and cold. She's been so good to everyone. Soon her heart will beat for the very last time. Tears fill my eyes I know this is the end but... I just can't say good bye. Dear Lord...Please take me instead. M J Prado Copyright ©2008 M J Prado

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Reviews of "Take Me Instead"

Reviewed by Michael Ferris

Reviewed on May 15, 2009

Really well-written poem. While reading it, it actually made me think about how it was when I lost my grandmother. She died of old age and not of disease, but it was still dramatic at the time.

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on June 13, 2008

You had me tearing up, this is very touching, I can't imagine......

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 13, 2008

Having lost my Mom 18 years ago, and my Daddy, two weeks ago, this hit hard - I'm so sorry for your loss. They say it gets easier - but Daddy's passing is too fresh - can't give good advice right now - an excellent write of WHY???

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. *tears*

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