LIVES UN-TWINING
I reach out a hand to say
good-by
I bent into the sheet and damp green blanket
to find a head to kiss
good-by
Hair soft and thin
as she is now
almost gone
as she is now.
With strength I didn’t realize was there
she pulled me in
and held on tight
I found myself beside her
my face tucked into her neck
fever hot
I looked up into blue eyes and said
the only thing I to say to a friend I’m about to lose
“I love you. May the stars and angels watch over you.”
All angles and awkward I lay
beside her
forever holding a hand I knew
soon I would let go of
forever.
7-22-13 Carol Carlisle
I could give you details of cancer’s ravages but we all know that by now. I just want to thank you for reading and knowing and being blessings one to another.
Light Words 
Sad and beautiful.
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This brought tears to my eyes.
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Oh, Annie how sweet. Thank you.
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Carol, really, really beautiful. Thank you.
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double really, really means a lot. thanks thanks!
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What deep honesty and clarity. Lovely and poignant .
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Your kind words mean a lot.
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such grace which brought tears to my eyes. May the stars and angels watch over her forevermore.
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Many thanks on her behalf.
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Very moving.
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Oh so glad to hear from you Jane thanks for commenting.
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Wow, you out did yourself Carol. So great and beautiful. I think we all know about cancer and what it does to us.
Neal
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It is hard to watch someone you Care a out disappear. Writing about it helps. Thanks for your kind words.
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I am sorry for your friend and those who love her dearly. As I am going through this with my mom — this is quite poignant and bittersweet. Lovely tribute.
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So glad to hear these kind words from you. I saw this message as I am writing my first offering for Nurturing Thursday. As you must know you write what you need to hear. Thanks for your good work 🙂
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Oh, Carol, it will be so nice to have you link to Nurturing Thursday … welcome to it. Namaste!
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🙂
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