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Terminal

by Jane E Pearce

On a mild spring morn,
my baby boy was born,
but the Doctor shook his head,
"he's terminal," he said.
"how much time?" I asked
with tears. He smiled
and answered,
"about eighty years."

05/30/2003

Posted on 05/30/2003
Copyright © 2026 Jane E Pearce

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Christel Crews on 05/31/03 at 04:31 AM

this is precious! to quote the movie "every man dies, but not everyone truly lives" hehehe... great work jane, it put a smile on my face

Posted by Jean Mollett on 05/31/03 at 04:40 AM

Hi Jane, It's lovely. For a moment I was worried, til I finished it. So glad you baby boy is fine. thank the Lord. Amen. Peace & Joy, Jean.

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