Moving On by Eira Needham

I toss in sleepless ripples,
overwhelmed
by mother-thoughts.

She surges across the turf
of her new home,
arms outstretched - legs

no longer disfigured with fluid.
Her kisses cover my damp face
calming turbulent waters.

I bask in her bubbly chatter
meeting new friends. Surely
Eva drifted away last year.

Marvelling at her upbeat state -
Has medication changed?
Staff smile. It is a miracle.

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