Mark Koplin Poet Rhyme

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 November 4, 2020 at 8:09 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 November 3, 2020 at 1:45 PM I have a huge lump in my throat Mark, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2020 at 1:21 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 November 1, 2020 at 7:41 AM Mark, congratulations on your win in my Tercet Challenge with this excellent write, a FAV for me _Constance Mark Koplin November 1, 2020 at 9:29 AM Thank you so much Constance for your generous placement! I appreciate your time and the fav.

Newton Ranaweera October 31, 2020 at 2:15 PM Congratulations on your number one win for this well-deserving piece, Mark!! Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 2:29 PM Thank you so much!

Marilene Evans October 31, 2020 at 1:25 PM So heart breaking... You're a good son. Congratulations on your win. Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 2:29 PM Thank you very much!

Joseph May October 31, 2020 at 1:11 PM My condolences on your loss Mark, Congrats on your win Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 2:28 PM Thank you Joseph, I appreciate that.

Barry Stebbings October 31, 2020 at 12:40 PM Congratulations on your win, Mark. Sorry for your loss. // Barry Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 12:59 PM Thanks Barry!

Jo Chamberlain October 31, 2020 at 12:04 PM I'm sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your win. :-) Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 12:59 PM Thank you Joanna!

Linda Alice Fowler October 31, 2020 at 11:59 AM Very moving Mark. hugs {} Congratulations on the win! Linda Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 12:59 PM Thanks Linda, I'm glad you liked it.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2020 at 11:22 AM - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Mark Koplin October 31, 2020 at 12:58 PM Thank you Anne!

Tom Cunningham October 21, 2020 at 10:26 AM Their love stays with you Mark and being there must have been a great comfort to her Tom Mark Koplin October 21, 2020 at 4:29 PM She died at home with her family around her. It was a profound experience.

Jennifer Fenn October 20, 2020 at 6:29 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 October 21, 2020 at 4:28 PM Thank you for that, I appreciate it. Thanks

Panagiota Romios October 18, 2020 at 5:26 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 October 18, 2020 at 10:18 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 October 13, 2020 at 1:37 PM I can relate to this. I sat and held my moms hand when she passed. Mark Koplin October 13, 2020 at 6:00 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