Primary Care Poem by David Nelson Bradsher

Primary Care

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She rises painfully—without complaint—
haloed by silver-white in feathered hair,
and she assists her husband from his chair,
dragging her shadow like a burdened saint.

She wears the mantle, stooped in silhouette,
of one diminishing by sacrifice,
when giving care becomes her sole device
to pay the interest of a crippling debt.

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David Nelson Bradsher 21 January 2008

Thank you both. I truly appreciate it.

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Ernestine Northover 21 January 2008

This is so good David, I loved the read, and re-read it twice and loved it even more. Very well written. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX

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Patrick McFarland 21 January 2008

This poem touched me in ways you can't imagine. Thanks you.

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David Nelson Bradsher

David Nelson Bradsher

Raleigh, North Carolina
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