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About this time last year we found out my maternal grandmother had a terminal neurological disorder. She deteriorated quickly. My mother, a Registered Nurse and our family decided to take my grandma in to hospice her at home. The strong and courageous woman my mother is, turned into a frail, thin exhausted woman by the end. As the end neared my mother talks of sitting at my grandmother's bedside and listening to her watch. My mother now wears this watch so her mother is never far away. I dedicate this poem to my mother's dedication in assuring my grandmother died with dignity. God bless you mom and rest in peace grandma! Love Poems
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Mother's Watch
by Andrea Hill
I sit beside you, Mom
On death’s doorstep you lay
I set my head upon your wrist
As I bow my head to pray

The world to me shut off
The silence here is thick
Alone just you and I
And your watch’s rhythmic tick

I block out all my pain
And loss I’m sure to feel
I concentrate now deeply
On the tick your watch reveals

I sit here now for days
And hear the rhythmic sound
I contemplate you being gone
The thought now seems profound

The time for you is near
To enter Heaven’s Gate
I’ll stay here by your side
Until your journey is complete

It’s months now since you’ve passed
My wounds are healing slow
I want so much to hear your voice
To see your smile’s glow

I lay my head upon my wrist
When my feelings are too strong
I hear your watch’s rhythmic tick
And know you’re never gone

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Natasha
i love this poem its reminds me of my mommy. i miss her so much
ANGEL
THE POEM IS BEAUTIFUL THATS JUST THE WAY I FELL MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY 2004 TODAY I MISS HER SO MUCH
Tammy
I loved this! I just lost my mother a few days ago. She was only in the hospital a couple of days, but watching her lay there was horrible. This poem was beautiful!
Diane
I'm so, so sad. My mother died yesterday. I found your poem and think it is excellent.
Jennifer
I recently just lost my mother and this poem hit really close to home, you see my mother past in her home with all of her children by her side for a week, I miss her dearly and would love more then anything to here the sounf of her voice.
Cecilia
Andrea: I just lost my momma on January 13th, 2007. I was by her beside until she took her last breath. I know that she is not suffering anymore. She was only 75 yrs. old. I miss her terribly. She had been in the nursing home for three years now, dementia and diabetes took her away from me. Your poem has touched me and has helped to ease the pain. If I need to hear her heartbeat, I only have to put my wrist against my ear to feel her heartbeat. I love you momma. I miss you so much. See you in Heaven.
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