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One More Day

Would the Universe permit a small
Discretion... as I lie here cold and grey?
Knowing it be well within its powers...
To grant me one more day.
What would I do with such a boon
To make an Angel beam with pride?
Would I manage some small triumph
Before I finally up and die?
Would I take time to smell the flowers
With one last stroll on Nature's ground?
Would I search the majestic valley
Where the tree of life is found?
Would I avoid the petty narcissism
Threatening to lead my soul astray?
Would some glory be reimbursed in song
To make bold that extra day?
But my universal wish is rather simple
As frivolous needs are born away.
Just return my Earthly Mother...
So we may be together one more day.

                The End

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/13/2023 8:04:00 PM

Aw, I'm with you on this one, David. A wish straight from your heart. God bless, Gershon

David Mchattie
Date: 4/23/2023 12:10:00 PM

I think poetry is at its best... when it comes from the heart. Stay frosty my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/12/2023 1:29:00 PM

I really enjoyed this read, David. A sweet poem of tribute for Mother Earth!

David Mchattie
Date: 4/23/2023 12:08:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. My son's Mother just passed away so I wrote the poem for him.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/11/2023 5:44:00 PM

Touching, melodic, write David, I’ve penned plenty about my Mother . I had t taken on arrogant MDs who wanted to snuff her out. A priest told me, God decides the hour you die, not the zMD. I got her out of there, the hospital. And she lived eight more years under my care. It was difficult and when she passed, og God. I thought my life ended. Pangiw x

Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/13/2023 4:56:00 PM

David! They wanted me to withhold water and food, In other words, kill her. I told them do that to your Mother and told them to not come back to my house. These were workers for Hospice?? YES. I encountered the same kill-talk in hospitals. Sorry, you, also had terrible experiences. Hugs, Pangie

David Mchattie
Date: 4/11/2023 6:31:00 PM

Don't get me started on Doctors. I've had more than my share of bad experiences. I know you will have many fond memories of your Mother... as I do. Many people want the government to look after the elderly... when it should be family. Stay well my friend.