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Weep For the Widow.
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Weep For the Widow. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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Her days start all the same and have for years, TV, tea, Polychromic tabletop, a rattle of the cat mix for she fears no answer, her companion may have dropped, but no the puss' stomach still has ears a limping shag rug, this night no heart stopped, the octogenarian slowly tears long unseen six children she'd in youth adopt, but soon the soothing voices from the tube, a piece of toast, a purring cat, the Sun, are bright enough to place her pain perdu it's Tuesday and there's things that must be done. There's the TV, the hotplate and her keys, boots, bubushka, the threadbare woolen coat, arthritic hands and crooked back disease three hours work for bouillon and some oats, the struggle of the door, the key, the stairs, to drag her wheeled and wire chariot, passers-by won't notice that she's there so blind we are to age we bury it. She's cursed for slowing traffic crossing streets, draws stares for tying lines at grocery stores and when her dangerous mission is complete, thanks God for she's been cheated, robbed before. Her days end all the same and have for years, TV, tea, polychromic tabletop, some prayers to the God that she reveres, dreams; depression's childhood in a sweatshop, her fathers drinking and her mothers fears, politicians promises at whistle stops, a farm once hammered by an auctioneer, life whose end's vague promise is a mountaintop. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Richard this is excellent - Our elderly are forgotten and swept under tattered carpets in cruel fashion. There should be better rewards for surviving so long in this world, shouldn't there? Nicely done, m'friend..  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
RSWells Well done and should be posted around as a reminder, enjoyed. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Richard..Your imagery here is fantastic. I could picture the entire scene...wonderful. And, the title reminded me of an old song.. "Willow Weep for Me." This piece is very very special. ~Morning hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You are a masterful raconteur! You truly are! EA |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
POwerfully written, enjoyed. El riesgo vive siempre! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"the struggle of the door, the key, the stairs, to drag her wheeled and wire chariot, passers-by won't notice that she's there so blind we are to age we bury it." This is a scene too-oft repeated. Well written, RS, with a full heart. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
When youth escapes the elderly it seems there's nothing left but memories, but on the other side of the mountain... she knows there's more. Really enjoyed your poem. Deb |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Richard, this is such a good work. The compassion you have really stood out. We all need more compassion for our fellow human beings. Thank you for sharing your poetry with us. Love To All, Ethel |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What many have to look forward to. I think it is sadder for us than it is for them... |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
What can I say that the others haven't already said? Excellent picture you've painted Sir. ~Sheri |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a true art it is to paint such a vivid picture with words, and you did indeed paint a picture of sadness. I agree with Sy, try to get this out to other places Richard as a reminder to all, its extremely well done. Nice to see you writing at your very best these days, with a refreshed muse.  Take care.Howdy Neighbour |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
An excellent read, Richard...thank you! |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
And there too, someday, I may be. Haunting and compelling. |
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GOlDsparklESS Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 428central nj |
this is a well-done and respectful glimpse of the defilement of too many elders. i'm just sad because its so true. sigh. [This message has been edited by GOlDsparklESS (10-09-2002 02:18 PM).] |
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Samantha G Kennedy Member
since 2002-07-27
Posts 131Kent England |
Richard ~ your pen served you well here, your expression is just simply outstanding!! always a pleasure to read you Sammie |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Poignantly soul provoking write...thank you for throwing light on the shadows of life we often miss...or maybe choose to ignore. ...believe what your heart feels..... |
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