Her strong voice commanded
Strength, direction, and sureness
Followed by a hint of kindness
At the beginning of
our medical interview
Prior to surgery
in a teaching hospital.
As things progressed
her voice and eyes
Changed
Becoming clouded with interest
and hauntings
Of a berceuse,
a lullaby of caring concern.
In the end, we are given
gifts of her personal art
Hugged gently
And ushered out into the cruel
and waiting world
with renewed buoyancy
and hope for tomorrow.
January 25, 2014, Crystal Lake Florida ~ escorted by a dear friend assisting medical procedure procurements at the University of Florida Teaching Hospital. Frightened out of my mind, am I.
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