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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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it went from youth to old age so quickly I barely had time to catch my breath from a young man afraid of nothing a man who'd break ice to take a swim I remember passing from that man into a sort of a dusk a time of great reflection but not understanding why that was so the dusk of my days were brief but full of wondering and wonderment still, it did not last very long until I was thrust into old age not even prepared when dusk turned to night it took awhile but I have figured it all out to the point where I am happy I'm more content than ever before and my friend that is amazing I've no fears of my advancing age well, except one that I'll live out my days a prisoner in an old folks home ©June 3, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.-John Burroughs ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I know it is common to have fear and loathing for the dreaded days of the nursing home. The word prisoner says it all. I think we all fear the most becoming prisoners of our decaying minds and bodies. I think nursing homes have come a long way in improving since most of us got our first impressions of them. Sadly the the state of affairs that leave us clinging to life in an empty shell of a body still exists. My opinion is that we should have a legal choice to decide when it is time for us to leave our bodies behind. Modern medicine has added many years to our lives...how many more should be up to us. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to share my controversial opinion. Happy Father's Day Jerry! Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you so much for the Father's Day wish, Lori, and it may be controversial, but I am with you 100% about the our right to "let go." ~*~ A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.-John Burroughs ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, life seems just like a lightning between birth and death. You worded this beautifully. I agree with Lori that nursing homes surely offer more nowadays to entertain old people, while caring for them, but almost nobody likes to stay there. It is tremendously depressing when we become a burden for others and the wish to die before this happens is justified in my opinion. And when the brain is out of use, it gets really tough. In Switzerland they can decide to "exit", but many of the people who sign up for it, when the established moment arrives they reconsider ... What really makes people want to die is when the pain becomes constant. Sad considerations here, but it is an important theme. Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I understand the reconsidering of the wish to die. Life is a precious thing. No matter how much we feel it has passed us by and we really have nothing to live for, when it all comes down to wanting to take that next breath, we do so want to take that breath. Thank you Margherita, for always make me think, and sometimes I, too, reconsider certain things I have written because of your thoughts about it. ~*~ A somebody was once a nobody who wanted to and did.--John Burroughs ~*~ |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You and me share the same fear there, my friend. Those old folks homes aren't for everybody, that's for sure. and I never got along well with others anyhow. I see the peace and happiness your write of, Jer,and though I have a greater sense of peace around me now than almost any other time in my life, it's more of an acceptance than a joyous type. Probably as close as a man like me will ever get. Great read, enjoyed the reflections. I will meet you on the other side. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! Maybe we will meet on the other side at that, Michael, at least Jim Morrison thought that, buddy. Thank you for you comments, they are appreciated. ~*~ A somebody was once a nobody who wanted to and did.--John Burroughs ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks James. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You have written down the thoughts of so many so well, Jerry. Ida |
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