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A true event. My mother at the age of 90 suffered a heart attack on 29th of December but was fortunately saved by the timely intervention of a Cardiologist who fished out the clot and put a stent in within a few hours of the attack!

 

woke to the phone ringing early morning at four, worried answered the phone fearing what was in store, “ Mother had a heart attack” heard my sister say tears flooded my eyes, I froze and could hear no more! distances and separations of modern day, families prised apart as dreams take them away, to far distant countries across the seven seas, how ageing parents yearn for their offsprings to stay! flights unavailable would not get there with ease, Covid tests quarantine were additional tease, rushed to hospital, doctor friend did her life save but thousand miles away my heart was not at peace! we were united thanks to Smart phone we all have, smiled, sobbed blew kisses bridged the distance with a wave! Unity Poetry Contest 20/01/2021 Carolyn Devonshire Three Rubaiyat quatrains with two concluding lines keeping to Rubaiyat rhyme keeping to contest limit of 14 lines.

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Date: 1/25/2021 5:35:00 PM
Nice winner in the contest, Krish. Much more importantly, glad to hear that your mother was saved... The 'advantages and convenience' of our mobile society sometimes seem awfully small when a family needs to come together fast. Here's to long life and good health for your mother, you, and all of your family. Healing and Hope, Gershon
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Date: 2/3/2021 8:47:00 PM
Thanks Gershon! indeed electronics bring people together! distances are vast!
Date: 1/23/2021 8:30:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, good job Krish!
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Date: 1/24/2021 12:33:00 AM
Thanks Mark! Kind regards
Date: 1/23/2021 11:56:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the Carolyn Devonshire contest, Krish :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/23/2021 1:29:00 PM
Thanks Sunshine! sadly my mother passed away in her sleep last night and I have lost my dearest friend I ever had!! This poem was about her! RIP mum!!
Date: 1/22/2021 6:34:00 AM
Perfect Krish. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 1/22/2021 6:51:00 AM
Thanks Linda! Kind regards!:)
Date: 1/22/2021 5:36:00 AM
So well portrayed! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 1/22/2021 5:37:00 AM
Thanks Seeker! Appreciate your sweet words! Best wishes
Date: 1/22/2021 4:36:00 AM
Krish, I hope your mother is well now. It's never good news when the phone rings at 4 a.m. At least you were able to communicate by Smart Phone. Nicely done. Congrats on your place in the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 1/22/2021 5:36:00 AM
Carolyn, thanks, Mum is well and making progress. hoping to get there when the situation eases! Thanks for an interesting contest! enjoyed being part of it!
Date: 1/20/2021 9:58:00 PM
I could really relate to this one considering how much you love your mother so very evident through your poems. Being a doctor makes it harder. Glad she is ok. My sister's daughter studying medicine at Russia. With two more sem to go, will try for India, US and UK. I sincerely hope she clears exams od India. She is homely person like you. it's not easy to become a doctor. Have a great day ahead Krish.Do take care. Rama
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Date: 1/21/2021 12:23:00 AM
Thanks Rama! Yes, difficult times to travel too! Speak to her on phone everyday and would hopefully get there when flights resume! God bless you for your kindness!
Date: 1/20/2021 5:40:00 AM
Smartphones are amazing ... uniting us all in these desperate times. God bless you dear friend
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Date: 1/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
Thanks Regina! That would have been so devastating before these were available to us!

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