The care partner
Has red and green lights
In her hair.
There are trees in the lobby
And every waiting room.
The doctor is a Cubs fan,
The nurse is from the Philippines,
And the other care partner
Is chomping at the bit
To move to NYC.
Everyone, it seems,
Has a personal Christmas wish.
The two patients in the elevator
Had heart transplants last month,
And are living into their own Christmas wish.
And we think, and pray,
We are coming home today.
But regardless, Maddy has painted
Her fingernails “One More Time”,
Though they look dark purple to me,
And we celebrate today.
We’ll celebrate tomorrow,
Whatever gift it gives,
And pray again for Peace on Earth,
And practice living peace
And joy
And love.
George R. Pasley
December 16, 2020
Martin, TN
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