A Family of Strength
For My Mother and My Dayghter
9/23/2023
I whispered, “ Mom, I’ll take you home.!
No nursing home halls will you walk, all alone.
Your bedroom, at my house is bright and all ready.
And to care for you, Mom, my hand is steady!”
Elena, my daughter, an Angel in disguise.
Played an equal part, young, but very wise!
I recall the fear when Mom’s heart stopped!
I jumped on her bed, began CPR non- stop!
Elena, at the same time ,called the paramedics .
I kept working on Mom, I felt I needed a strong anesthetic.
They shared, it was me, not they, who saved her life…
“Most people usually stand there and don’t do thing!”
So if you do not know CPR, please take a course.
One need not be old for their heart to suddenly stop.
Instead of writing poetry or prose all day?
Learn CPR, don’t let a friend or relative pass away.
My Mom lived for eight more great and full years~
For that! I am most grateful, yet I miss her still. With tears.
Dedicated to my Daughter, Elena, and to my late Mother.
We always watched out for, and cared deeply for each other!
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