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For my sister When I awoke Her taller frame was wrapped ‘round me An arm choking this small draining tube Her sleeping hair tickling my neck Titillation of breath warm Comforting When I awoke I carefully freed the drip and smiled While she slept on Warm against my cold self I relished in her sun In her caring selfless self When I awoke The world changed itself to fog And mist in my clouded brain Fear and helpless terror Anxiety made me cling desperate To and in her warmth When I awoke When the pain shook me She slowly rocked me, hummed a song If in my life I have to love one woman It must be her My sister When I awoke *** February 12, 2017

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John Herlihy

Date: 2/13/2017 11:25:00 PM

Perfect. 'Nough said. Need I say more. A moving tribute. John

Darren White
Date: 2/14/2017 12:46:00 AM

Thank you John, a tribute to the person who gave me back my life :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/13/2017 12:07:00 AM

I am at a loss for words, truly beautiful!

Darren White
Date: 2/13/2017 1:02:00 AM

Thank you, she loves me unconditionally, such a rare gift.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/12/2017 5:55:00 PM

wow, Darren this is so touching. a very precious poem. I love YOURS.SEVEN

Darren White
Date: 2/12/2017 11:59:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, it is a very precious gift she gave me: family :) And most of all: love...

CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/12/2017 10:58:00 AM

A touching, moving and emotional dedication to your sister. Just awesome! Woe is me, is it awesome; siblings mutually giving / receiving joy - just as the world should be. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Darren White
Date: 2/12/2017 11:14:00 AM

CayCay, thank you. She and her husband took me in their home, and stayed with me at night in hospital the past four nights. There are no words for the gratitude and love I feel for them and their two little ones :)

Joseph May

Date: 2/12/2017 10:31:00 AM

Awww..A beautiful tribute to a loving sister Darren...Best wishes for a speedy recovery..

Darren White
Date: 2/12/2017 11:10:00 AM

Joseph thank you, and yes, that she is.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/12/2017 10:19:00 AM

aww Darren she sounds an absolute angel - mine would probably try to smother me if I was in hospital lol:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White
Date: 2/12/2017 10:22:00 AM

LOL Jan, she's the best in the world, I only have her :) I know what you mean though, better not have her near when you're in hospital!!! ;)

Tim Smith

Date: 2/12/2017 7:48:00 AM

So beautiful, she is a blessing.

Darren White
Date: 2/12/2017 8:07:00 AM

She really is Tim, thank you :)

Sara Ella

Date: 2/12/2017 7:17:00 AM

I wish your healing did not cause so much pain! That your sister is right there with you is such a blessing ?? This poem is equal parts sad and so lovely-love wins!

Darren White
Date: 2/12/2017 8:06:00 AM

Yeah, thank you so much my lovely friend <3

Sara Ella
Date: 2/12/2017 7:27:00 AM

You know that ?? = rainbow, sparkly, glowing, growing, ever for you, HEARTS