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October 27, 2015
By 7esteves GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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He adjoins me at bedside
and caresses my gentle frame.
Peaceful voices tell stories,
then kiss and hug me goodnight.
The pastor leaves, then so do I,
departing my gray, frail body.

© Seita O., Palatine, IL

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This is written in a Korean poetic form known as sijo.

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