Peering out from her window
Times changing much, much too fast
Being alone many years
Husband and friends having passed
Small home meets her meager needs
But, the neighborhood has changed
Folks come and go, few she knows
Life blurs by, as if arranged
Sheltered from the outside world
Homebound most days by herself
Family in distant states
Ignored like books on a shelf
Watching some television
Staying away from the news
Remembering old classics
Dreaming of Julie Andrews
Reading occupies her time
Local newspaper connects
Crossword puzzle smiling back
Novels thrill with their suspects
Peering out from her window
Another sunset draws near
Unfamiliar car drives up
Grandchildren bring happy tears
It reflect the times,well done good!
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Pat, I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by. God’s peace!
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God bless 💖 you 🙏
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A moving bevy of images, beautifully woven poetry. Amazing! Thank you
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Thanks Suzette. I appreciate your thoughts. Sometimes family becomes even more important to our most mature citizens.
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I love the happy ending!
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Thanks Jim. Who cannot enjoy a happy ending? I don’t think I am capable of writing a poem or a story with a sad ending.
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I don’t think I could either…
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Very moving.
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I appreciate you reading. This poem comes from the heart as I witnessed two elderly women deal with being alone late in their lives.
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The ending was perfect !
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Crissy, I appreciate your thoughts about the ending to this poem. It needed to end with happiness.
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I love good endings !
Blessings
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This is one of your best poems ever, I think.
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John, I appreciate your kind words. Sometimes my life experiences bring out some worthy themes to write about. I hope you are doing well and staying ahead of things at work.
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Thanks, my friend. All well here. We have had a few days of very wet weather, and my grass is getting crazy! Other than that, all is good. Take care.
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John, I appreciate the update. Safe and healthy in Ohio.
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I love the happy ending…beautiful portrait of how deeply the elderly need companionship and support.
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Linda, I welcome your true perspective. Thanks for sharing.
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