Paula Goldsmith Poet Ekphrasis

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 June 21, 2023 at 10:52 AM The Sick Child Date Written:  6/14/2023

Beryl Edmonds June 17, 2023 at 1:30 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 June 18, 2023 at 9:27 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 June 14, 2023 at 7:22 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 June 15, 2023 at 11:59 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 June 14, 2023 at 2:17 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 June 15, 2023 at 11:57 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 June 14, 2023 at 12:44 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 June 15, 2023 at 11:55 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 June 14, 2023 at 10:19 AM I remember the days! Forehead to forehead, to draw out the fever, comfort the child… <3 Paula Goldsmith June 15, 2023 at 11:54 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 June 14, 2023 at 10:06 AM You're absolutely right, Paula. How helpless we sometimes feel when nursing a sick child. Paula Goldsmith June 14, 2023 at 10:15 AM Thank You for reading/writing. It is good to see you. Glad you enjoyed my write. Have a great day writing away..................