I cared for you even before we met.
As letters meandering the page
sketched the contours of a portrait,
I looked forward to meeting you.
As I enter the room,
I sense a fragrance of time past,
of struggles endured years before–
silent whispers of a mind’s unrest
reflected through misted eyes.
As we talk,
of a soul’s facade you steadily disrobe.
Words of suffering and pain, joy and pride-
each syllable a silvered twine
weaving your life’s story.
I examine you.
Your heart-
that fulcrum deeply hinged.
A bittersweet thrum
of a battery strong but worn.
Your lungs-
that which sing
their own melodious song,
a lulling carol
invigorated with each exhale.
From there a journey it becomes
to strengthen you, to make you whole.
A disease conquered, a valley bridged.
A hollow filled, a life restored.
We work together.
As ripples in a wake,
your life affects mine,
for the same heart that aches
when you suffer
rejoices with you
in your victories.
Because this is what I treasure–
the chance to care for you,
to walk with you.
It is a privilege.
So thank you for letting me.
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Categories: All Poetry, Medical Poetry, Medicine, Poetry by Phoebe
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Lovely, lovely poem Phoebe!
Thank you! 🙂
Girl, your voice is so soothing! Loved hearing you read this. My favorite part: “a hollow filled, a life restored”. <3
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That is our dear Phoebs. Bless your heart.
You need to copy this to some beautiful background paper, frame it, and hang it on the wall in your office…, in a prominent place where every patient can see it. The message it sends is that important, Phoebe. Very nice job ! 🙂
Thanks so much, PapaBear! 🙂
To hear a voice,
by ear,
or direction, north, west an south
as well as in
the center of our own
subconscious mind…
Hidden secrets
as we travel
so bold…
kisses & hugs chris
🙂 🙂 🙂
Three stickers…
Luckyme!
kisses chris