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a gentle soul, trapped
within her damaged body
by a stroke
unsure, merely smiling, afraid
to speak because her words
come hard, garbled
greeted by two from different
care settings who can listen
and wait without anxiety
while she struggles
bring richer smiles
of joy in acceptance
Author of the Nandria Series, MaryJane is a retired family practice physician who grew up in the Midwest but now lives in the Pacific Northwest.