Abstract
“Recollections of His Death” is a reflective poem about the experience of being present in the home during the final moments of patients' lives and witnessing their loved one's grief. As a health care practitioner, it is an honor to be present, but it can also be emotionally taxing. Like a form of debriefing, poet reflection can provide an opening into and an outlet for these complex feelings.
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