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The Sick Child

Only a loving parent can feel, the pain of their sick child. Hours of walking the floor, hours in prayer. The sick child, will find comfort in holding their parent's hand. Days laying in bed, is no fun for the sick child.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/21/2023 10:52:00 AM

The Sick Child Date Written: 6/14/2023

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/17/2023 1:30:00 AM

A great take on “The Sick Child” painting by Edvard Munch. It’s never easy to cope emotionally when a child is sick, they tug at your heartstrings for you love them to bits… Belle

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/18/2023 9:27:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. It is good to see you. Glad you like my write on “The Sick Child” painting by Edvard Munch. Being a sick child is not fun. Being a parent of a sick child is also no fun. Have a great day writing away..................

Valsa George

Date: 6/14/2023 7:22:00 PM

Seeing our children falling sick is indeed such pain. With prayer and unfailing attention we wish to bring the sick child back to normal health. Beautifully written dear Paula !

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/15/2023 11:59:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. It is good to see you. Glad you like my write. No one likes to see a sick child. Have a great day writing away..................

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/14/2023 2:17:00 PM

What a sweet poem.Paula.you brought back memories of my Mom. And later… Elena and I.the fears of a parent are great. Never mind the specifics.. Pangie xx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/15/2023 11:57:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. It is good to see you. Glad you enjoyed my sick child write. Yes, the memories of being sick can come back. Mom was there to help made it better. Have a great day writing away..................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/14/2023 12:44:00 PM

- No one likes to be sick in bed ... especially not the children ... good to have a hand to hold and loving parents ... lovely poem, Paula - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/15/2023 11:55:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. It is good to see you. Glad you like this write. Being sick is not fun but a hand to hold will help. Have a great day writing away..................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/14/2023 10:19:00 AM

I remember the days! Forehead to forehead, to draw out the fever, comfort the child… <3

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/15/2023 11:54:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. It is good to see you. I guess moms can remember the sick day with sick kids. Not any fun. Glad you enjoyed my write. Have a great day writing away..................

Lin Lane

Date: 6/14/2023 10:06:00 AM

You're absolutely right, Paula. How helpless we sometimes feel when nursing a sick child.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/14/2023 10:15:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. It is good to see you. Glad you enjoyed my write. Have a great day writing away..................