One Soul

One Soul

I sat by your bed last night

Your hot brow covered in sweat 

I removed the heavy burden of thick blankets

I covered you instead with a fine light sheet

I held your hand and stroked your hair

I soothed your brow with a cool damp cloth

I stroked your cheek and told you how beautiful your are

And that you were going to be a glorious angel one day

That you are so close to passing pulls at my heart

I spoke softly to you as I washed the fever from your skin

You are someone's daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend

Your eyes shine too brightly in the softly light room

In time a week, a day, an hour, a moment, that stage will reverse

Your eyes will dim and the brightness will leave this world

So my hands are gentle in all your care 

For you are my charge and I am your nurse

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