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catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

0 posted 2000-07-26 09:15 PM

Dedicated to Eva, my beloved Grandmother

She is old,
her frail body folding up
like a wilting flower.
Every day a new problem.
Ninety three years is a big burden
for such tiny shoulders.
No one can carry it for her.
Her pale skin,
thin as an onion
tears at will.
She bruises with a touch.
Faded eyes can no longer see
her favored television shows,
can no longer read.
Her life is not enjoyable
in the least.
It's harsh, this aging process.
Unforgiving.
It seems light years
since she was well.
She is so tired.
Late at night,
when she can't sleep,
she talks to the angels,
and asks them
when....

LarBear
Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 138
Kingston, New York

1 posted 2000-07-26 09:26 PM

Sandra,
You have captured your gradmothers time of waiting. Time is not returnable, and unfortantly, Aging is the process that we all have to endure. 93 years old, I cant imgine all the history she has saw. Both World Wars, phones, radio, man on the moon, and now, these funky little computers.
Great poem.. As always..

Larbear

insect
Senior Member

since 2000-04-22

Posts 1014

2 posted 2000-07-26 09:28 PM

This one gets my vote!
This is beautiful!

Hardrock
Senior Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA

3 posted 2000-07-26 11:41 PM

Cat...the love you have for your grandmother is obvious. This poem is so right on target...talking to the angels. Rest assured, they will answer her in due time. Love ya..Hardrock

SpitFire
Member Elite

since 2000-04-19

Posts 2396

4 posted 2000-07-27 10:46 AM

~Cat,...this poem just crawled off the screen and into my heart. You have captured it all here. I am so totally impressed with this immensely touching piece. It's just perfect in every way, it *sigh*,...I don't know,...it's really a fantastic poem. Take care S. *Peace.

Deborah1
Senior Member

since 2000-06-22

Posts 653
New Hampshire

5 posted 2000-07-27 01:31 PM

I know your Gram..this is heart-wrenching for me!!! I know your pain,hon, and Im always here for you, I will tell you that although this is part of life, I know how you are feeling at this time. ((hugs)) Deb1

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose...--Hada Bejar

Deborah1
Senior Member

since 2000-06-22

Posts 653
New Hampshire

6 posted 2000-07-27 02:35 PM

A needed P.S here, because this is really delicate, I know everyone here at DP will be by your side too!!!

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose...--Hada Bejar

kynder
Senior Member

since 2000-04-11

Posts 537
Tallahassee, Florida

7 posted 2000-08-01 10:32 PM

oh dear moonbeam... this must have been so very hard to write. i really can't say much.. you have touched me. excellent work.

kynder

Sunshine can not bleach
The snow,
Nor time unmake what
Poets know.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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