Vigil: The Poetry of Presence

Pamela's years of dedicated care for the dying, and the many hours she spent at the bedside of people in the last days of their lives, come to life in the collection of poetry she has entitled Vigil: The Poetry of Presence. She shares how late at night, in moments of quiet intimacy, simply by being a compassionate witness one can bring comfort and healing to those in need. In her encounters with the great variety of people and situations she met through her hospice work, Pam developed a deep trust in the transformative power of bearing witness to human suffering. Her heartfelt poetry is woven from the threads of kindness, acceptance, and the ability to be fully present for others.