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Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-04-11 06:33 PM

I shuffle along with my walking frame
Down these corridors so cold
I can't even remember the last time
There were two arms for me to hold

Most days here are so depressing
There is no life in this horrid place
Dark thoughts I have quite often
Causing tears to roll down my face

Most residents who live here
Are without love and so forlorn
They mumble like a child
So confused their hearts are torn

There are times when I feel
I'm in a waiting room for the dead
So many of us don't wake up
After we have gone to bed

I wish for mercy on their souls
As I sadly whisper my goodbyes
The friends I once had were many
Now they seem to be dropping like flies

I hope they will go somewhere brighter
Where joy and love will fill each day
And all their sad and unwanted memories
Will simply just fade away

Suetang

Ceinwyn
Member Elite

since 2000-07-09

Posts 2175
VA

1 posted 2002-04-11 06:37 PM

I really don't know what to say other than it's quite touching and sad.. I'm never good at this, but I guess time heals all..

Kristen

[This message has been edited by Ceinwyn (04-11-2002 06:37 PM).]

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2002-04-11 06:43 PM

We all need love...all of our lives...James

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2002-04-11 07:22 PM

A touching and beautiful poem filled to
overflowing with feelings...

Nicely written, Sue...

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-04-11 08:11 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Sue, this is so very sad, sweet friend, I believe this happens to so many families, just as it happens to me. I live in a rough neighborhood where everyone seems so cold to each other, and I yearn to move away from this vaudeville and be surrounded by neighbors that love and care for me, just as I know many people do! (sad sigh) My heart goes out to yours, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2002-04-12 05:36 AM

everyone needs love, shame some don't get it

Rick
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia

6 posted 2002-04-12 08:19 AM

Dear Sue, that was a sad poem indeed, an old peoples home would not be a nice place to finish your days, age is a killer and it is chasing us all. If we try to live with love each day, the love we build will always stay and our spirit will smile forever.

Enjoyed the read Sue.

Stay well.

Sincerely Rick

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

7 posted 2002-04-12 09:02 AM

Sue,
how sad to be old, unloved and forgotten. You portrayed it well and sensitively.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

8 posted 2002-04-12 09:15 AM

SueTang~

Cradle to grave
it's the universal crave
The need of seed to be nurtured in love

I visit frequently at area retirement centers ... and encourage others to share a tender touch with those who NEED to know there is someone who cares~

You did a beautiful job with this write, my poetess friend~
*HUGS*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Bridget Shenachie
Senior Member

since 2002-01-23

Posts 1056
Kansas USA

9 posted 2002-04-12 09:54 AM

Excellent write, Sue!

Shenachie

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

10 posted 2002-04-12 10:20 AM

Oh, this makes me want to cry. I used to visit my Grandmoter in the nursing home, and you could see this so strongly, there.
Sandra

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

11 posted 2002-04-12 02:03 PM

Sue; Wonderful job on this Sue. We all need to be more aware of the needs of the elderly.

Betty Lou Hebert

Ladyhawke
Member

since 2001-09-01

Posts 86

12 posted 2002-04-12 06:01 PM

This is powerful. It helps to have faith that when the body is gone...so is the pain.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

13 posted 2002-04-12 06:10 PM

I do wish there was more compassion for life at the end...it is frightening and sad to see the way some are treated. I applaud you for writing this poem. Hugs!

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