For those who do not know already, I was in the local hospital last night for four hours in the E.R. due to a fall. I was taken by ambulance from the Cancer Center (after treatments) to the hospital. Waiting for the doctor and results are so slow and they don’t rush – one thing I’ve learned in hospitals. The ride in the ambulance was depressing too.
While waiting on a CAT-Scan and X-rays, I had several thoughts. I came up with this poem. Sort of, anyway. You can say the “dark” side of me came out. The worst news would be if there were breaks, fractures or a concussion, which ended up not being the case. Thank God! Just very sore from the fall (long story) and a headache. I posted on my FB and Caringbridge sites also last night. I entitled the poem, “Death Angel,” as it seemed appropriate how I was feeling last night.
I feel the death angel,
Rounding the corner,
Creeping slowly toward me,
Coming closer as I take,
Another breath,
There is no fear,
No mortal warranty,
No tears are shed,
But an awesome release,
From this old cruel world.
Oh, how beautiful she is,
Soul and body,
And with her last breath,
Immortality forever,
For now her soul is free,
To roam the majestic heavens,
Up above,
And from there she sees,
Truth and beauty,
As it should be.
Life has come to a mortal end,
At peace and comfort,
No pain or disease,
But a treasured wonder.
The death angel has lingered,
And touched me,
In the heart,
My soul obeyed,
From all loved ones,
I shall depart.
MRS N, the Author said:
Oh goodness, I’m so thankful you are okay and don’t have any broken bones. *hugs* I really loved your poem. Such beautiful imagery! 🙂
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annepm2015 said:
Thanks again and yes, I’m grateful to have strong bones at least. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. 🙂 It comes from a very dark side of me. Looking at death and people dying in the hospital – very emotional turmoil.
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MRS N, the Author said:
Strong bones are a good thing. I have a dark side too but I only let her come out once in awhile. I can only imagine. Here’s to a speedy recovery. 🙂
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annepm2015 said:
Thanks again.
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Tony Burgess said:
I hope everything will be OK. Be well soon my friend. Grace and peace.
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Heather Cai said:
I enjoyed the poem.
Be well soon!
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annepm2015 said:
Thanks, Heather!
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Yinglan said:
Oh no, I hope you’re okay. Great poem though.
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annepm2015 said:
Thanks, I’m fine. 🙂
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Yinglan said:
Glad to hear. 🙂
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Jean M. Cogdell said:
Glad you’re okay and sorry you had to go through that but the writing is inspired. @jeancogdell at Jean’s Writing
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annepm2015 said:
Thank you, Jean.
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Tessa said:
Glad your fall wasn’t worse. I fall a lot, but so far no broken bones.
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annepm2015 said:
Me too, Tessa. Glad you don’t have any broken bones. Anne
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krysiakorsak said:
What a stressful and worrying time for you and glad you are going to be ok. The fall led to a poem of the soul…take care!
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annepm2015 said:
I believe so – I was frightened.
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purpleslobinrecovery said:
Oh, Anne, I’m so sorry you fell. I understand how you felt. I fell 4 times last year.
But your poem is beautiful. I’m very glad to hear nothing was broken.
Melinda
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annepm2015 said:
Thank you so much, Melinda. I fell hard on my head and back. Sore and a headache, otherwise fine, thank God. Sorry you fell several times but glad you’re okay. Anne 🙂
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purpleslobinrecovery said:
I’m glad you are okay as well! Sore is probably an understatement!
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Thumbup said:
Bloody hell! Glad you ok.
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annepm2015 said:
Thanks, just a subject accident that could had been prevented. It would had saved me a lot of trouble, time and money. 🙂
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cote8050 said:
lovely poem! I have heard death described as the same as the feeling you get when you remove a shoe you have been wearing for weeks that is too tight! sounds like a great relief as does your poem, nice job!!
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annepm2015 said:
Thank you Very sweet comments.
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Tienny The Storyteller said:
Hope you are better now.
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Joanne McCullough said:
Please be very gentle on yourself. I suffered a concussion a few months ago and rushed to get back to life and back into work and back into functioning. Now 4 months later I’m completely taken down by post concussion syndrome. Be gentle, be kind, take the time. I hope your recovery is moving along well. Thanks for sharing this post.
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walkerkaty0 said:
I enjoyed reading your poem! And I am so glad that you are doing okay and that there are no broken bones 🙂
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blondeusk said:
Hope you are ok 🙂
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annepm2015 said:
I am, very sweet to ask.
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YesterdayAfter said:
Hi Anne I just nominated you for one more Award this one I am sure that you don’t have it! It is Special
http://yesterdayafter.com/2015/06/05/announcing-the-starlight-blogger-award/
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annepm2015 said:
It looks great, Carolina and I do accept. Right now, I’m sick from infusions. I will do tomorrow or Sunday. Thanks for nominating me.
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