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March 7, 2014 by searchingforsubstance

The Violet Veins

The beanie cuddles the dark whispers of your hair
tenderly hiding those surgical scars
where staples gripped skin together
years of suffering clipped away
in your gentle smile,
You conquer.

The violet veins on your hands Continue reading →

Posted in community health, humanity, inspiration, nursing, poems, why I love my job | Tagged cancer, hope, perseverance, wounds | 5 Comments

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