soften the blow

when blow is softened

and time given to absorb

hope for recovery

dark clouds sun-bleached

haiku

compassion, like dawn

breaks through miasmas of greed

to caring persons

bev

whimsical artistry

whose foundation of close observation

is filtered through beauty and compassion

loving dedication

to those who give of themselves

eagerness to help

young souls to find their best selves

warmth, impishness, gentle laughter

in delight of life

            Bev Walker, we miss you

prophet and loss

 sound-proof room needed

no inter-office e-chatter

to decide how much less expensive

it is when a patient has dementia

to deny medical treatment

for anything else