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To My Mother
When I walked into Room 602:
 the Intensive Care Unit,
 And noticed tubes stuck everywhere but your head,
 Mask over your face, and the words coma and stroke in the 
 Same sentence from your doctor'
 I knew nothing would be the same.
 
 When I walked into our house,
 And noticed the walker lying 
 Before your feet'
 I knew nothing would be the same.
 
 When I called your name three times,
 And still, you didn't answer'
 I knew nothing would be the same.
 
 When I was born, you gave me the
 Name Brittany, but thirteen years later, 
 You couldn't say it. You couldn't speak'
 I knew nothing would be the same.
 
 When nurses, doctors, and maids were hired
 Just to get you through the day and
 To give me a break'
 I knew nothing would be the same
 
 Now here you are,
 Three years later.
 Getting better everyday.
 I thought nothing could be the same.
 
 Like you always said:
 'Anything is possible.'

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