A Poem written about Doc Charlie as he ministered to this patient

A NURSE CALLED ANGEL CHARLIE

(Sunday, September 7, 2008, 6:31 A.M.)

My doctor registered me with L.A. Hospice,

I will never forget that day August 1, 2008.

It helped me realize how short life is

I knew each moment left I must appreciate.

Hospice brought me a beautiful hospital bed,

Lovingly call it my nice big toy.

I can adjust it and rest well in it.

Yes, this bed brought me much Joy.

Then one day this nurse knocked on my door,

Saying his name was Charlie and he had been sent

I thought, "Oh, No, not another Charlie in my life."

That was something I had started to resent.

Eventually, I told him about my story,

That my late father also had that name.

I asked him how did he spell his,

And it was also spelled the same.

I told him how Daddy had wanted a boy.

How I grew up always feeling his rejection.

I did all I knew to try to please him

Because I desperately craved for his affection.

But he passed away without accepting me

And I thought I would die with that pain in my heart

I had forgiven everyone but him

And I didn't even know where to start.

My nurse Charlie said that at my beginning

My earthly father didn't know how to show me love

But in the final stages of my life

I had an angel Charlie sent from my Father above.

I realized then God was healing my grief

Before I leave from the face of this earth

Now finally I can forgive my daddy

So my ending here can be better than my birth!

What a weight I felt lifting away from me

Yes, forgiveness really does give relief

And being knocked down taught me to keep getting up

Now my peace has washed away my grief!!

I thank God for my doctor and the L.A. Hospice

For the love, acceptance, and the care

Dying and sick people are so blessed to have you

I applaud all the great Hospices...Everywhere.

May God bless you and yours always,

Keep up the great work.

P.S. And thank you my nurse Angel Charlie

Now rest in peace my dear Daddy Charlie.

I LOVE YOU

Love Eternally,

Mosetta Rose London Rice