Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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In Hospice Care

Tortured by the looming death,
Beloved, a mother… in hospice care
Difficult for her to understand, she breathed
A prayer, silently begging the Creator to give her
Another day, another smile, another mile
With the soul who she’d always known
As mom – her friend, her protector and 
Deep down, the blessing that had been more
Than just a mom…

She’d been a piece of her own heart,
A part of her dream – a miracle of love,
A sigh from God above reminding her
That there is love beyond her understanding,
Love that is forever – love that is always 
With her, preparing and guiding – silencing
The doubts and fears, wiping away the darkness,
The tears – with a beautiful beyond compare,
A wonderful that abides, even in the air
When there is a heart who loves beyond measure
A heart she’ll forever treasure, a heart who knows
She is only one soul, but she is worthy of this love
That only God could have sown in her soul,
A love, a compassion – that is part of His everlasting

Tortured by the looming death,
The gentlest person she’s ever met,
The part of her heart that she longs to keep
With her, forever with her… still, she knows
She must let go so this woman she loves
Can move to her home in the sky, 
Where she will never die… eternal life
Where her soul will live on, never really gone
Because to HIM, she belongs, like a song
Sung to the heart who believes, in time
There will be a reunion that is beyond beautiful
It will be a gathering of hope, faith and love
A meeting of souls who were sent here to find
The meaning of life is written in the skies
It abides inside where only the silence shows
The wonder of forever… praying for the grace
To abide in God’s presence, loved more than the stars,
More than the sun… with a love that can’t be outdone

This is a love that comes from God’s only SON!

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John Loving Iii June 10, 2023 at 4:14 PM Closing in on the same experience. I read it with intrepidation though not knowing how I'd really feel when that moment comes. Though now I'd not write about it.

Nancy Kaufman June 10, 2023 at 2:44 PM This is so incredibly sad and yet so beautiful at the same time. It is so hard to see our loved ones suffer at the end of their lives. I will be thinking and praying for you dear Gina that she goes quickly. God Bless you both.

Judy Ball June 10, 2023 at 8:05 AM This one brings tears to my eyes Gina. I can empathize with you her. God Bless my friend. JB

Jan Allison June 10, 2023 at 5:42 AM your poem brought a lump to my throat Regina, my father passed away in hospice - he had been in ten times before he died and wanted to die there. he actually said goodbye to the staff on the day he chose would be his last as he was ready to meet his maker. hugs jan xx