Dedicated to all the elderly citizens of this world.Listen here young ones, if we don’t love them now,then in future our children and grand children will give us the same treatment. Let us love old folks.After all, because of them we are here in the Earth.
I am tired
God, liberate me
I am no longer
Interested in me
Existence for me
Is only a fleeting dream
For my life
Is landlocked
The sea of love
Is remote from me
And as a cat
Plays with a mouse
Till finally,
They eat them up
My fate is masticating me
But, you will never know
This feeling of despondency
Until your own children
Treats you like a refugee
In the very mansion,
Where you used to be the king
Copyright 2003 Bhuwan Thapaliya
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Reviewed by Michael Morash (Reader)
Reviewed on December 6, 2003
Words like a sledge hammer. I stand and take notice of your poetic brilliance, my friend.
Michael
Reviewed by Sophia Barkat (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2003
I'm a fan. :-)
Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)
Reviewed on November 30, 2003
Bhuman: This is excellent!! I spent several years working in nursing homes and have cared for many elderly people whose family doesn't even come to see them until they're on their death beds or in their casket. Sometimes the nurse's aides and nurses were the only family they really had. Thanks for sharing this.
Love, Susan
Bhuwan, once again you show your beautiful spirit and wisdom in this compassionate poem. If we have no respect for the elders, then we have none for ourselves, for we are all humanity, regardless of age! Bless you !
Bravo, Bhuwan...
I strongly believe in
that old saying,
"What goes around,
come around."
Great write...
Trixie :)
Reviewed by Cherry Pie (Reader)
Reviewed on November 30, 2003
So true my friend and written with wisdom.Each day as I wake up I wonder what will become of my grandkids, my son ,and all my nieces and nephews and I hope with all my heart their family takes care of them like mine has me.....
Only a person with a goldenheart like could pen such a gem!!
Love You too sweet Young man!!
Love Tinka
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on November 30, 2003
Bhuwan,
You have so much wisdome yes this is a jewel.
Your words are wise and it is in this wise instruction
many should learn these truths wonderul Dedication.
To the Elders of this world.
Love ~ Luck n Peace My friend
Peggy
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on November 30, 2003
Oh Bhuwan...how you touched me with this....I just lost my mom this past summer...and when I would go visit her at the alzheimers care center....I saw all these abandoned elderly...reaching out for me...wanting me to be someone who came to see them....it is so sad how we treat our elderly....in China they are respected and held in high esteem as wise.....not old....thank you for this..it is a keeper..bless you.....floria
I'm one of those old ones, Bhuwan, so I know of what you speak. Some take you for granted as if you might live forever. Forgeting that
you may soon depart from them and then they might miss you. Excellent write
How sad this is.
It is too easy to use the excuse I am busy
you are right perhaps we need to look ahead
to someone telling us they are too busy
Good one ..
Love, and echo the sentiment, here, Bhuwan. Really loved this piece. You're a treasure.
Carmen
Reviewed by Libby Stone (Reader)
Reviewed on November 30, 2003
Bhuwan, GREAT write! I totally agree with you. Our Senior citizens are not loved and honored the way they should be. As Tami said...we all need to take heed.
Blessings,
Libby
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Love, Susan
You are a powerful poet and so much of
yourself reflects in your poetry.
Taylor
Best regards,
Leland
I strongly believe in
that old saying,
"What goes around,
come around."
Great write...
Trixie :)
Excellent.
Mor.
Only a person with a goldenheart like could pen such a gem!!
Love You too sweet Young man!!
Love Tinka
You have so much wisdome yes this is a jewel.
Your words are wise and it is in this wise instruction
many should learn these truths wonderul Dedication.
To the Elders of this world.
Love ~ Luck n Peace My friend
Peggy
you may soon depart from them and then they might miss you. Excellent write
It is too easy to use the excuse I am busy
you are right perhaps we need to look ahead
to someone telling us they are too busy
Good one ..
Carmen
Blessings,
Libby
This is a powerful piece! Amen! (We all need to take heed.) Thanks so much for writing and sharing this one.
Hugs, Love, and Good Fortune...
Tami