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27 Jul, 2010 Print PDF

The Healer

JRho  

He rises every day

before the sun,

thinking about

the people who will come,

 

What maladies they bring,

what aches and pains,

what ailments and sorrow,

 

He wonders

what there is

inside of him,

and if there is

inside of him,

 

Something

that can bring comfort to

the people who will come.

 

Yet when they arrive,

one by one,

or in twos or threes,

or maybe more,

 

He doesn't question

who he is,

or isn't,

or what he can

or cannot do,

 

He simply greets

the people when they come

 

And lets the way

find him,

the way that touches life

in every one he sees.

 

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You had me from the first stanza...
Papa Sparks
You piqued my interest from the first stanza, but as I read more I felt as though something might be missing. Maybe that's just my reading of this poem. I guess I wanted to know more about this "healer" -- whether he or she is a doctor or perhaps, even a spiritual healer.

Watch out for all those commas, too. Read the poem aloud and when you feel the need for a break, use a comma or a dash.
Jeffrey Miller , July 28, 2010
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JRho
thank you. it's interesting that your thoughts somewhat mirror the character's in the first part of the poem.
Jai Rho , July 28, 2010
good
winterwriter
its nice, rather calming even if I left in the dark. I was kind of lost as to whether this about the healer or the healee and like papa said maybe a little info but I like it
JERRY WINDMAN , July 28, 2010
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JRho
thanks. i think its a little bit about both.
Jai Rho , July 28, 2010

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