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End of Life Care

Begging for truce in just one form As I watched my Mom die Praying for the end of her storm Her falling tears tore me apart Advance stage four Cancer Pain, suffering and broken hearts A heart of Gold waiting for death An image that won’t dim I still remember her last breath Proud and thankful that I was there Holding her hand, I stayed Providing her end of life care October 13, 2020 Writing Challenge – Tercets – Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/4/2020 8:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I am so very sorry for your loss. It is not easy. I can relate since I have been through this many times. May you find some peace in knowing she is out of pain and with angels. I just went through this in Nov with my last brother. Peace and blessings be with you.....................

Jan Allison

Date: 11/3/2020 1:45:00 PM

I have a huge lump in my throat Mark, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/3/2020 1:21:00 PM

congrats on your win. It's a very sad thing. They told me if my cancer returned, it would inevitably be stage 4, so I am just crossing my fingers and eating healthy as I can. Cancer is happening way too often today. It's genetic in some cases but I think nowadays it's also becoming more and more due to our environment and the toxins in our food. So sorry this happened to you recently, My condolences for your family,

Constance La France

Date: 11/1/2020 7:41:00 AM

Mark, congratulations on your win in my Tercet Challenge with this excellent write, a FAV for me _Constance

Mark Koplin
Date: 11/1/2020 9:29:00 AM

Thank you so much Constance for your generous placement! I appreciate your time and the fav.

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 10/31/2020 2:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your number one win for this well-deserving piece, Mark!!

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/31/2020 2:29:00 PM

Thank you so much!

Marilene Evans

Date: 10/31/2020 1:25:00 PM

So heart breaking... You're a good son. Congratulations on your win.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/31/2020 2:29:00 PM

Thank you very much!

Joseph May

Date: 10/31/2020 1:11:00 PM

My condolences on your loss Mark, Congrats on your win

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/31/2020 2:28:00 PM

Thank you Joseph, I appreciate that.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 10/31/2020 12:40:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Mark. Sorry for your loss. // Barry

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/31/2020 12:59:00 PM

Thanks Barry!

Joanna Feltham

Date: 10/31/2020 12:04:00 PM

I'm sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your win. :-)

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/31/2020 12:59:00 PM

Thank you Joanna!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/31/2020 11:59:00 AM

Very moving Mark. hugs {} Congratulations on the win! Linda

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/31/2020 12:59:00 PM

Thanks Linda, I'm glad you liked it.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/31/2020 11:22:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/31/2020 12:58:00 PM

Thank you Anne!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/21/2020 10:26:00 AM

Their love stays with you Mark and being there must have been a great comfort to her Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/21/2020 4:29:00 PM

She died at home with her family around her. It was a profound experience.

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 10/20/2020 6:29:00 PM

Poignant and powerful! I am so sorry for your loss. You were a good son to stay by her side like that.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/21/2020 4:28:00 PM

Thank you for that, I appreciate it. Thanks

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/18/2020 5:26:00 AM

Mark, I am proud of you as well. The passing know we are there till their last breath. I was my Moms caretaker for four years at home. Glad I did that for her. I even gave her CPR once. The EMTs told me I had saved her life. 24/7 care was difficult for four years. I still miss taking care of her. Love, Pangie xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/18/2020 10:18:00 AM

I knew there was something special about you Pangie! As hard as it was I miss it as well. I bonded with my Mother in those trying times. I'll never regret it. Bless you for loving your Mom so much. Thank you.

Pam Deremer

Date: 10/13/2020 1:37:00 PM

I can relate to this. I sat and held my moms hand when she passed.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/13/2020 6:00:00 PM

I’m so sorry to hear that your Mom has died. But I’m very proud of you for being there with her. Thanks for the visit