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Exiting an elevator,
I saw, what the future,
For me, held in store,
Rows, of what were once,
Active, everyday folks.
Reduced, to wheel chair bound,
Mumbling, incoherently,
Staring into infinity,
Unaware, of their about.
Nor who, presently claims,
Caring for them,
I won't name, the institution,
For they are all, equally alike.
Chambers of lost, wonderful memories,
Archives, of passions long forgotten,
A waiting room, for what's to come,
As the "Reaper", sharpens,
His swing blade.
By: William Bonilla......9/23/02
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"Sorry to say this, but to me, this is what I saw, at a nursing home".
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| Reviewed by Sagi |
1/29/2003 |
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triste realidad amor, pero asi es la vida de cruel...
Un beso |
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| Reviewed by Stacey Sloan |
1/19/2003 |
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| Thank you for your words.You have a gift.You have taken the last days and softened them.Truth lies in every word you said. I look forward to reding more of your work. |
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| Reviewed by na na (Reader) |
1/18/2003 |
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I believe you William. And you saw what someday will be home for some of we authors at the Den. As our health slides and slides
the homes become more of a reality for us. God help us. Bill MUrray |
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| Reviewed by jude forese |
1/18/2003 |
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| we must always keep the creative verve of the universe flowing through our being so that we do not find ourselves at this point or place... |
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| Reviewed by Nancy D. |
1/18/2003 |
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Well done I know this to be true in all homes like this. Sad that our lives end up this way. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs
Nancy |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
1/18/2003 |
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| This is the sad truth and the fountain of youth people seek ,is in reality the old peoples home, unless your lucky enough to die first! excellent write William... |
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| Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya |
1/18/2003 |
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| William...This is great write cause this is very true write....superb...BHUWAN |
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| Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader) |
1/18/2003 |
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| So very sad and all too true. |
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| Reviewed by g g (Reader) |
1/18/2003 |
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| Very sad what an excellent write(: |
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| Reviewed by michael horetsky (Reader) |
1/18/2003 |
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| We acn write the stories poems but in the end it is the same affect.. Nice Lines. |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
1/18/2003 |
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Sad and very true...
Love
Tinka |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
1/18/2003 |
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| so sad, and so true. it is a shame what happens to a lot of our elderly, especially if they are in nursing homes. god bless our elderly; they deserve respect and compassion, let alone, dignity in their "golden years"! love, your friend, karen lynn. ((((HUGS)))) thanks for your review on my latest poem; it was most appreciated! :) |
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| Reviewed by Nicole Enno |
1/18/2003 |
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So true and very sad...
Thanks for this!
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