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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
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Her hands are old and weak and her body's very worn her head is dizzy from medication Her muscles all feel torn. She sits around swallowed by a wheelchair with a vagueness in her eyes I wonder what she is thinking as she stares away into the skies... Has she traveled back in time? "Ahhh! 1923!!! The speakeasy's...ssh! Listen to that band play on.. I could dance all night... the Charleston, The Lindy Hop..I know them all. dancing with the men in uniform They certainly know how to charm a lady! The gorgeous wedding in old St. Katherines church, how happy Ma was to see me finally off. Oh no not my boy... leaving train..be careful my baby off to Europe, a sad farewell... I rememeber working hard at the plant doing my part to help... Oh and remember all those nights underneath the moonless sky? We held on to eachother so close and we never did let go... You left too soon...but you didn't let go.. I know that you are in that waiting room up there waitin' on me... I'll be up shortly, don't you worry." They call them stroke tears but I know they are not She has been saving them for decades they flow an awful lot. She tells the same old stories Like a broken record in her head But I know those memories are delicious to her... she never wants to forget. You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
How beautifully you've written about this dear elderly person and her memories. Magnifecntly written! with so much compassion and love too! Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Lady Lost, This is a beautiful poem, I just love the view from this unique perspective, when people get older, we tend to dismiss them. You have pointed out so well that older poeple have dreams past and present and they are just as valid as our own. You write this so well! I am looking forward for your future post. Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has past Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lady Lost, there is a lot of wisdom in you, you must have an old soul...looking forward to many more from you... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fabulous poem! I really enjoyed this! I think you should make it a book selection! Denise |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
A tale of the faded golden yrs...LadyLost ur words of magic weaves a web of nostalgy! *S* I love this piece and look forward to ur posts If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 470 |
Thank you all for your wonderful responses. I work closely with the elderly, most of which have Alzheimers. What a crippling disease it is. I don't see the patients as 70, 80 or 90 year olds..I see them as young vibrant souls who love and who dream. It is only their bodies that have grown old... History is not just in books, history is still alive and breathing. You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
This is so touching and brings on memories of a grandmother who was once a very vibrant person and had given up so much without complaint, including her dreams. She recounted her memories many times but I never listened near as closely as I should have. That will always be a regret. This piece is wonderful. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is...WOW!...magnificent!! i really love it..it has feel-good quality woven right through the sadness... its wonderful... (i wish you'd repost this with an option to vote on it for the book! i want to vote yes yes yes!) dg "i speak in written word--my lips, no sound may utter..." dgvarner |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Lady Lost, i believe i have never read a poem about old age during my stay at passions..thanx you for bringing me into the world of elderly people and for portraying them as individuals with dreams and hopes  it kind of made me realise something new  |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Lady Lost, This is such a thoughtful poem, you do have a sweet heart to think of and write about the precious elderly who have such vitality in their stories they tell us. |
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CitiZen-One Member
since 2000-09-22
Posts 84New Mexico |
Damn you write so intensely at times. I love poems that almost bring tears to my eyes. I dont want to hear about the sunny sky and windy trees, I want to feel the pain of reality. |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Lady Lost this is one of your best........its very beautiful indeed....I don't wow easily but ....WWWWWWWoooooooowwwww You deserve it for this Really something jon |
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