Bobbie is Doing Well at Home

Another Poem for Bobbie..

Teresa Mahieu
Homeward Bound

Railroad tracks upon her head

She calls it a zipper instead.

The surgeon took excellent care indeed

And the nurses followed his exceptional lead.

Her mind woke slowly and a bit mixed up

Her left side had stiffened up.

Her leg woke first of all

And allowed her to walk without a fall.

Her memory is coming back

Personality she does not lack.

The left arm and hand she's had trouble controlling

But with each new day the arm she's consoling.

The left had she calls Mr. Gimpy

Stubborn it is but her will is not limpy.

While learning to deal with Mr. Gimpy

She's laughing and smiling and determined at best,

To set some goals and get some rest.

Written by Teresa Mahieu
Copyright: 2-25-2009

This poem was written on the day I brought Bobbie home from the hospital. I just realized this was jotted down quickly Before I knew she was coming home. A mother's intuition or just coincidence?

Published by Teresa Mahieu

I've now hit 50 and am married with two grown daughters and 1 granddaughter. We live with 3 cats. I enjoy most forms of art, crafting, photography and poetry. I am a Cub Scout Leader and a Boy Scout volun...  View profile

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  • Sandra Essary4/17/2009

    I had a karate student who ran past a stopped commuter train in New York, only to be hit by an oncoming train. He was in a coma for what seemed like eternity, but finally came out of it. He went into therapy to re-learn how to walk, talk, and do all the things we take for granted. That was maybe 15 years ago and today he is a fine young man with little showing from his tragic accident. I don't know how badly injured Bobbie is, but suffice it to say that she WILL get better and be just fine. My prayers are with you.

  • Linda Mac!3/9/2009

    Teresa, Thank you for your very inspiring poetry. I am new to this website, and I thank you for the comments you made to me concerning my book, Become What You Believe.

  • SAIKAT KUMAR DUTTA3/8/2009

    again, I am saying, " This is a very nice poem".... :)

  • Kofi Bofah3/4/2009

    Mother's intuition.

  • Sheryl Young3/3/2009

    Re: your last few updates - great news.

  • 3lilangels3/3/2009

    very beautiful poem and am so glad all is well!!!!

  • Carol Roach3/1/2009

    very inspiring poem

  • Tommie Sandlin3/1/2009

    Very nice poem. I am so happy to hear that Bobbie is doing so well! She seems to be taking it all in stride. She is still in our hearts and prayers.

  • SAIKAT KUMAR DUTTA3/1/2009

    very nice :)

  • Cathy A Montville3/1/2009

    A sense of humor is essential to the healing process! Give Bobbie a big hug and tell her she is an inspiration to a great many people!

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