Inhospitable Ordeal

GW, i'm so sorry that your dad is hospitalized but good to know he hasn't tested positive for the virus.  Such a difficult time for everyone especially the ones that have to be in the hospital and their families.  I hope he recovers and goes home soon.  The best thing any one can do at a time like this is to stay positive.  My thoughts and prayers for your family.

Thank you so much, Layla❣❣ He should be okay. I could hear the fear in his voice and it broke my heart.

I’m sorry to hear about your father, I understand how isolating and lonely the hospital feels during this time. I have spent time there myself. It’s also so hard for loved ones who are prohibited from visiting. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Also, a beautiful poem!

Thank you dear Julia❣❣ I am sorry you had to spend time there as well. My dad was just so confused.

Oh that’s just the worst. The confusion just breakns my heart. I was hospitalized once and the lady who shared the room with me had mild dementia. And when her family wasn’t there, she was so terrified by the nurses because she didn’t understand. Hopefully he returns home soon.

Amen to that. Thank you, Julia.

Sending prayers your way ...

Thank you so much, Soledad❣❣

Oh, that sounds rough.... prayers for you & your family. ❤

Thank you very much, Titanium. I'm hoping he's released today.

Dear G,

Your piece is very thoughtful and raw. The situation is the absolute pits! I wish your dad a speedy recovery so he can go home asap. I echo all the well wishes and thoughts above. H🌷

Thank you so much, Honoria. I appreciate your thoughts on the piece and your well-wishes for my dad.

Meaningful and sad poem. I also pray for your father's recovery and for your mom to have the strength she needs during these hard times. Try to keep your head up, I know how this must be affecting you as well.

Thank you so much Kristina❣❣ Actually my dad went home today. Yeah what's hard for me is being in Texas while they live in my home base of N. California. I appreciate very much your prayers. 🙏

Goodness! This packs an emotional punch and your word choices are just spot on. Well done handling this delicate subject.

And I am terribly sorry about your dad.

Actually it's okay. He's home and on the mend. However, he is 87 and I should brace myself for that inevitability. I was listening to a series of mindfulness lectures and one presenter, actually Richard Carlson's widow, spoke on mindfulness in grief and the term she used for death was so beautiful to me, she said "transitioned." Thank you for appreciating the words for that encourages me no end.

Have you read any of the “poets react” project that is taking place during covid19? Let me see if I can find a link. It is a beautiful series of poems. Your poem reminded me the project.

Here’s a link. It’s actually poets respond. My favorite one is by Jamie R. Wood. Quarantine Day 35.
https://www.rattle.com/respond/

Awesome, I'll read that and others. Thank you.