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Antiseptic, the smell of death
Lingering, acrid fumes invade
Thoughts, no longer the calm
Of a life, no longer vibrant
Bells, alarms, invading silence
Nighttime falls, eternal sleep
The room, stifling with stale air
Yet, a subtle breeze blows
As curtains hang, world-weary
Watching a soul fly, into the light….
Author’s note: This poem came to me while I was in the hospital twice over the weekend. I hope I don’t return anytime soon…
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It’s so well written. I think we have a similar style of writing.
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Oh Dorinda. I did not know you were in hospital. Peace be to you. May you find healing. Xx
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Thanks so much, Lorraine. ❤
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“Watching a soul fly into the lught”. Beautiful
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Thank you. 🙂
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The poem is manna from Heaven….be well.
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Thank you ❤
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Most welcome.
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Oh, Dorinda, neither hope I. How are you doing now?
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Thanks, Erika. I’m taking it easy. I see my doctors on Monday & Friday, next week, then we go from there. ❤
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Sending you the best wishes from my heart, Dorinda 💖
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Thanks so much, Erika! ❤
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You are more than welcome, Dorinda💖
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((Dorinda)) your poem is delicate, with each line standing at attention with observation. ‘As curtains hang, world weary’ …Spectacular description!
Take Care dear Poetess, I always return to read your thoughts. Once again… Paul is not forgotten. Well wishes and love and light in your new home, always! ☀️ ❤️🌷
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Thanks so much, Myth. Funny how I thought of Paul the whole time I wrote this. Perhaps he is my muse. 🙂 ❤
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Well there you go…He was your admired friend gone too soon. Isn’t it a wonderful thing when people who touch our lives…are remembered!? Thank you for your reply. You’re pretty neat you know! 🙂 Nice to see that you are still sharing your poetry with so many other poets and writers! Have a wonderful summer! ☀️😀
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It’s been sporadic as i’m dealing with family, as well as, health issues. So glad to see you.! 🙂
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Many hugs to such a neat gal as you! ((Dorinda)) I’m so late on replying, But I have not forgotten you! I’m so sorry to hear of health issues. Oh how I wish people couldn’t get sick!! I sure hope you are feeling much better at this time! And that family matters blend easily into a better tomorrow filled with only what matters most! Thinking of you! 🙂🌷❤️
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Oh my goodness, Dorinda. I didn’t know you were in hospital. That makes five bloggers I know, all poets, who have been in hospital during the past week. What is going on? Sending you healing thoughts and prayers.
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I didn’t tell anyone, Robbie. Maybe it’s a secret meeting of the poets. LOL Not exactly the right place for it though. Thank you, my friend. ❤
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I’m with ya..every time I’ve had to go in that place….the feeling of your vulnerability of your body is to death is always looming in your mind there…even that of others in the hospital!👌🏾 great…you had to express it someway and I hope it helped get through the ordeal.
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Yes, I always get through turmoil by writing it out, even if I don’t share it. Thank you!
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Outstanding. Pictured the way I image death to be. Soul fly into the light! You blessed me today.
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Thanks so much, Oneta. You certainly blessed me with your comment. ❤
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Hi! I’ve missed you out here! I hope everything has run smoothly! ;-)))
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More like the rapids, Kevin. A very bumpy trail, far from over. Glad I was missed. 🙂
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I was hoping so much it wasn’t bumpy… Prayers for whatever you need…🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Thanks, my friend! I know He’s listening 🙂
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