Stillness, silence fills each day
For many people alone and grey
Elderly she has become
Abandoned, left to live alone
Oh dear family can’t you see
Forgotten in the nursing home
He watches, waits for them to come
Family, friends, just anyone
To give a hug, a kiss, a smile
Please come and be with me a while
Why have you left me, why am I here
I gave you my all and you won’t come near
She loved and cared for you for years
He sacrificed, he paid with tears
Why do they leave us so lonely and sad
Now our lives so blank, no laughter, no love
Someday will it be you, Lord help from above
It might be you waiting by that door
For a loved one to come, will they visit no more
Their pain is real, on you they depend
Dear God let them know
They are loved till the end.
https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/blank/
Photos courtesy of: https://www.google.ca/search?q=Images+of+elderly+in+nursing
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An enlightening article Pat. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the day.
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Thank you Gerry. You also have a great day! 🙂
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I worked in a Nursing home when I was a teenager. It opened my eyes, and crushed my heart. These elderly folks sitting day after day, some getting visitors, others not. I would go in on m day off just to spend time with some of them. Great post!
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Yes, it can be such a lonely place for those older people who don’t have any visitors. Thank you so much Susan! Have a great evening.
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i was happy yet sad to read your take on the prompt, happy that you chose to write so elegantly on a topic most people overlook, no one wants to really know about sickness or getting old and yet when i read your words i feel comforted that there are people like you who still see the value of our older family members. i once overheard an old lady say, that she brought up 8 children and yet now not one of them can take care of her now and just pay for the most expensive nursing home or hospital but never visit her, thats the part that makes me sad, sad for all these long forgotten people who have stories we can listen to and learn so much from and yet are left forgotten on their own. thank you for honoring them in your lovely post that i read this morning Patricia……blessings on you always….Gina
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Thank you Gina! It makes me sad too when I think of all the lonely elderly people in nursing homes. I did my clinical nursing time in nursing homes and saw this and also had relatives stay in them. Please keep sharing your thoughts. from Pat
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I have done many hours of volunteer work at homes for the elderly. This poem is sad but true, hopefully someone reads this and it hits home to them and they go and see their loved one! Just one person touched by this would make a difference! Beautifully written!
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Thank you so much for visiting and sharing this. I do hope so. The elderly people only need a smile or a hug. Just a few minutes of our time. 🙂
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I have taken care of so many elderly that have no one.
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Hi Susie! It is very sad that they are alone and good for you for caring for them. Such a needed service. 🙂
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Since the last time I read this article i have gotten older. The covid virus, an upcoming divorce and a number of other real life factors impress the trueness of your words in this article. Be safe Pat.
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Thank you and you be well gc
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