Lisa‘s prompt for this week’s d’Verse Quadrille is with. You can join in here: https://dversepoets.com/2024/11/25/dverse-q213-with-a-little-help/
Waiting with you
I’ll be with you
When the artificial sleep comes
My mind will be with you
During your time in theatre
I’ll be waiting for you
When you open your eyes
I wish I could take your place
I can’t
But I’ll wait with you
Michael is having another small procedure on Monday, 2 December.
These are two of his recent artworks both in charcoal:
roberta-writes.com 
Beautiful poem, Roberta! Michael’s artworks are fantastic! I hope his procedure does some good.
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Thinking of you and Michael. I hope all goes smoothly on Monday! xx
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Wishing Michael all the very best. Wonderful artwork and a lovely poem, Robbie.
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Awww… beautifully done and sending healing vibes to Michael. Beautiful drawings.
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Wishing Michael a successful operation. The poem is perfect and I love his drawings. My thoughts are with both of you.
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A beautiful poem, and hope all goes well on Monday.
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HI Diana, thank you very much.
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You’re welcome.
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Good luck to Michael on his procedure. His drawings are stunning. And an excellent, emotional poem by you, Robbie.
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Hi Dave, thank you for your well wishes. Hopefully, this will be simple and there’ll be no further problems or follow ups. Hugs.
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You have captured the essence of pure love, Robbie. My thoughts are with Michael. His artwork holds profound emotional nuances.
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HI Rebecca, thank you. Every December for the past 5 years … Huge hugs. He is learning to release emotion through writing and art. I do this too. Helps keep me sane.
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Few words needed, sums it up perfectly. Our first baby had a hernia operation when he was only a couple of months old and I was staying on the ward with him and got him ready. That was along wait, the anaesthetic for a tiny baby more worrying than the actual procedure, all went well and after that scary start to parenthood all went smoothly. We have been very lucky with our three. Best wishes for Michael.
His pictures are brilliant, is charcoal one of his favourite medias?
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Hi Janet, surgery for a small baby is terrifying. Michael was also in hospital at 3 weeks and again at 4 months. Traumatic memories. Hugs. Yes, Michael loves charcoal although his latest picture which I haven’t shared yet, is graphite. He likes B&W and I love colour. Interesting!
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all the best for Michael’s procedure, Robbie; a warm, loving poem; those charcoal drawings are great !
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HI John, thank you so much. Every December for the past 5 years poor Michael has needed an operation (or two).
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Angels and my prayers will be with you ALL when Michael has his procedure! That top charcoal drawing of his is wicked spectacular… not that I am not enthralled with the portrait of the woman, but holy smokes! Your poetic lead in was moving…
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HI Annette, thank you. All prayers and good wishes are appreciated. Every December seems to be the same – smile! I am so delighted that Michael is putting so much effort into art. He is developing his talent.
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Robbie, I’m sorry Michael has to have a procedure but happy you can wait with and for him to help ease the situation. I love his artwork, it has pizazz.
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HI Lisa, thank you. I always wait with him. TC will be in Japan so I will wait alone. His art is really coming along. I am very proud of him.
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{{{HUGS}}}
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Hope all goes well with Michael. I really like his Amy Winehouse.
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Hi Trent, thank you so much.
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I hope Michael’s procedure goes smoothly. Nice use of shadow in the drawings.
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HI John, thank you. I’m pleased you like Michael’s drawings.
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Michaels drawings are amazing Robbie.
I hope all goes well with his procedure 🙏🏻
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Thank you, Maggie. He had a scan a short while ago and there is no mass so it’s not a tumour which is a big relief. Hugs
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Hi Robbie
I am glad to hear that🙏🏻
Hugs back to you.
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Wishing for the best outcome Robbie. (K)
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Thank you so much, Kerfe. Hugs.
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Best of luck to Michael.
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Thank you, Jacqui
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I hope Michael’s procedure goes smoothly! I’m sure it’s a comfort to him to know you will be waiting for him when it’s over.
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Hi Liz, yes, it does help him. Thanks for your well wishes.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Your use of the prompt word is its best; to be with someone in support. I am wishing Michael and you well. He’s got your talent! Good luck.
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Hi D. Thank you so much for your supportive words. I hope this will be the end and he’ll have a good final year of high school in 2025.
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Beautiful poem, Robbie. I am wishing Michael does well with his procedure. I hope all goes well, you are such a strong person. Hugs.
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HI Carla, as I’ve said before, we have no option but to be strong for our kids. You know this too. Hugs.
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A very moving poem Robbie. All the best to Michael. 💗🤗
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Thank you, Sadje.
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Take care
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That is a beautiful poem and beautiful art by Michael. I wish him all the best for his procedure on Monday.
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Michael has a wonderful gift, Robbie. I hope his procedure goes well and it corrects whatever is wrong.
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HI Danny, it is great to see you. I hope you are well. We don’t know exactly what is wrong but it isn’t a tumour so that is good news. I am so happy (and relieved) he has settled into his new school and is enjoying art and his other subjects.
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I bet Michael not having a tumour is great news for all of you and also how he likes his school. I also believe your son has a blossoming talent and should pursue it.
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HI Danny, thank you. He is and will continue to pursue art.
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I hope all goes well with Michael’s procedure, and that he heals quickly afterward. On another note: His drawings are finely done. The first one is arresting, with the blend of a person and skeleton. Creatively done!
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Hi Dave, thank you for your kind comment. He is getting on very well with his artwork. He only picked it up as a school subject in the second term of this year so he missed 1 year and 1 term. He really seems to like it.
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All the best to Michael.
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Thanks, Craig.
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Michael is an incredible artist. Sending positive thoughts for his upcoming procedure.
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Thank you so much, Donna.
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Touching poem, Robbie, and Michael truly has remarkable talent. I hope his procedure goes smoothly. Hugs 💞
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Thank you, Lauren 💚
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Oh Robbie!
Michael is so talented. I love this art!
My thoughts are with you & Michael. I trust all goes well.
You are a wonderful mother!
xo🕊🤍🌹❦
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Beautiful poetry, as you will be there for Michael after his surgery. Sinuses? I hope all goes well. He is quite the talented artist.
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HI Jennie, this procedures is for his stomach. He is having some problems which emanate from the sinuses.
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Ah! I wouldn’t have thought there was a connection between the two. Sending you good wishes for his speedy recovery.
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Having someone who cares wait with you means a log. Sending more good vibes for tomorrow.
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Thank you, JoAnna.
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