Givers Of The Red

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For all blood donors past, present, and future. ~

From all walks of life, near and far, you lie on a gurney, your own sustenance flowing out of you- givers of the red. Quiet heroes take the iron supplements, so you can give again and again, for the injured, the soldiers, the mothers giving birth, those with cancer, who depend on your generosity. You repeat the feat because you're noble, whole blood, platelets. An honoring refrain- givers of the red, saluting you- givers of the red. ~

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/8/2024 8:20:00 PM

A well-earned salute to these givers.

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/9/2024 8:15:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gershon. Humanity saving humanity, God's gift. Have a wonderful Shabbat. ~

Howard Kerr

Date: 2/8/2024 12:30:00 AM

I salute this magnanimous piece from a magnanimous bard. Regina, another awesome addition to your jewel embedded canon Warm regards Howard

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/8/2024 6:23:00 AM

You are so generous, Howard. Thank you very much for taking the time to read and comment so thoughtfully on my blood donor tribute poem. Warmest wishes to you, good poetry friend. ~

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/7/2024 5:53:00 PM

A poem, Regina, that I hope pealthy people will be insored to take action on. To those comsidering this, have a medical first. Ifyou booze, smoke fentanyl or pot, or use any drugs, dont pass hour blood on. Its an inspriring poem, Regina getting a transfusion is expensive. And so ones blood is indeed a gift. Pangie xx

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/7/2024 6:06:00 PM

Yes, we certainly need healthy blood donors, the more the better. Thank you dear Pangie, for reading the poem. Have a restful blessed night. xx

Karen Jones

Date: 2/7/2024 5:16:00 PM

A nice tribute poem. So important for them to be givers so the needy can receive! Wonderful that you thought about this!

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/7/2024 6:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, dear Karen. Blood donors are such a special part of humanity. They truly are heroes. Many of God's blessings to you. ~