Being Realistic Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Inspired by a Hospice patient knowing the end was near and accepting it with the grace of God within her. Surrounded by her family, friends and this hospice volunteer. Having given her a copy of this poem, she read it, smiled and hugged me saying this is exactly what is happening, thank you for expressing what I could not to my family. Tears were flowing freely as they all hugged and prepared to say their heartfelt goodbyes to someone they had loved their entire lives.

They had finally set aside their selfish desires, realizing that she would not be able to hold on any longer. She died a very peaceful natural death surrounded by those she loved. So glad I was able to share in a poem a uniting of this family for her.