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Change Of Heart
Think of it as a substitute pump,” the surgeons encourage him. “Latest technology, stringent testing. Equally life-enhancing as the heart God gave you.”
Will it buy him time for his daughter’s imminent wedding? Or beyond, and a new grandchild?
“Side effects include problematic emotional disorders.”
Surely morning birdsong, leisurely travel, favourite classical music will quiet unexplained turmoil.
He acquiesces, yet flails against this plastic invader into his chest.
Without warning, a fog enwraps his mind, shrouds familiar feelings. The mystifying retreat of joy, sorrow, empathy panics him. Why has love for his daughter vanished?
Oblivious, his new heart pumps steadily.
From Guest Contributor Gary Thomson
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