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For Goodness Sake

It comes and goes in bits of flow, yet where it goes I do not know. The in between is hard to take. I pause and think, for goodness sake. Someone so nice beside my bed, a hand, a touch to my white head. She smiles for me each time I wake. I pause and think for goodness sake. Then through the veil my love returns. It pains me so you voice concerns. Your eyes so sad my voice soon breaks. I pause and think for goodness sake. Then off she goes her tears well hid. Soon back again if I should bid. I love you mom, her voice will shake. I pause and think for goodness sake. In honor of my wife for the attention she gave her mom those last few months. © May 2011 - - Iambic tetrameter- -cgh

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Date: 7/8/2011 11:18:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Charles. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/26/2011 6:00:00 AM
God Bless you for honoring your dear wife Charles. You and your wife have hearts of gold. It is a pleasure to read your poem this morning Charles. Love, Carol I am going to add this to my favorites.
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Date: 5/25/2011 6:43:00 PM
Touchy and moving piece, Charles
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Date: 5/25/2011 2:26:00 PM
Enjoyed reading this one..Being the caregiver is not easy ..She deserves being honored..Sara
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Date: 5/25/2011 2:22:00 PM
Beautiful poem and very moving. Mdailey
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