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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida 
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I woke and wondered, Who am I It's been many years since my last sigh. Feet planted firmly on the ground. Hardly ever heard the sound of age creeping across my bones. Life's been too busy these past years and now I wonder who am I Mothers and wives seem to live for family and put themselves last. All of a sudden they realize they are alone and do not really know who they are. Posted for a friend who is a long time widow as am I But she is so lonely she is going to take a visit "home" and bought only a one way ticket. Don't know when I will see her again. Jo [This message has been edited by latearrival (04-28-2014 12:11 AM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
That is so very sad, Jo. I am so sorry to hear this kind of news. I understand the poem. I wish there was something else I could say, except I'm sorry. But at this time there isn't. Please keep us informed if she comes back, or even if she doesn't. ~*~ Why is bra singular and panties plural? ~*~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Jerry Pat Many older widows around now. I think it is happening all around us. I use to spend lots of time with three women who were the age I now am.I have family here so I am fine. thanks for the reply, jo |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
actually ... there are at least some of us guys (like myself) that end up feeling the same way for similar reasons. I battle such de-realization/de-personalization (who am I?) issues daily ... particularly since my mother and significant other both died of liver cancer (from different causes) within a couple of months of each other. most certainly a point well made in this 'write!' ... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Martyjo, you have chosen very powerful and sensitive words in approach to this widely diffused disorientation. It is very sad. I too spend time (due to distance also on the phone) with older friends, widows, who have great difficulty to cope with life's challenges when they are suddenly left alone. It becomes a daily battle to overcome depression. Aging singles cope better, I have realized, they have learned along the Path of life how to cope and probably they had indeed more time to discover who they really are than those who have been constantly busy without much time for themselves. But no one really can avoid the uneasiness that creeps into the bones (and the heart!) when age somehow demands to focus on priority subjects, like loneliness, illness, approaching death ... I do hope your friend will be sustained and helped to find her way out of the tunnel of darkness and learn to live in harmony with her life conditions. Much love and hugs. Margherita |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
This is precisley why I told my husband I'd be happy to go first. That and the fact he already lost one wife, I didn't think he should have to bury two. He asked me how come I seemed so confident he would go first. I said it was because I knew I could help him if I thought he needed it (LOL) Thoughtful write Jo! Lori  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Jerry and Bruce,Thank you.I know you both spend much time alone. Men seem to do that often.You have poetry and dreams,but I do not think that is enough.Women who have nurtured family and others tend to feel lost without the ability to continue in that manner. Men were used to receiving more from a woman and do not tend to make as many male friends as women make female friends. Margherita Thank you for your generous words of understanding. I thought this a bit simple and not explanatory so put in about my friend who is and has always been a nurturer. She lives her live serving and helping others. Keeps a busy life but is very family oriented. Hence her wish to go home for a while. You are a master at looking into other’s thoughts and words and explained my post so much better than I. Lori, thank you for your reply. I feel that men do not do as well as women living alone. They do not have enough hobbies or male friends and tend to look to woman for advice and understanding. Women share with other women and it helps us to grow. I thank you all for reading and being generous with your thoughts,JO |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
shows the value and importance of friends and family...james |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Thank you James, jo |
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