I too often travel the path
Of certain thoughts
As I self struggle within my mind
Don't want it to come
To that conclusion
Nor do I wish to impose myself
Upon my children to take care of me,
To feed me by hand, as I stare drooling
In their direction
Wondering who are they
Where am I, who am I
What’s my purpose in life?
Listening to their meaningful clichés
Look at him smiling
He knows who we are
Though he is unable to express himself
If only they knew
I am but a breathing soul
Unaware of reality
I don’t want them to hate as a burden
just hope they don't forget me
Leaving me at the mercy
The nursing home
Come to think of it,
I pray it don't get to that point.
I told my four daugters no nursing home. Worked as an aide in one for 3 1/2 years and know how they are. Messed up persons around you iller than you are. No No No, no nursing home for me. My one daughter is a nurse so I will see, what my future has for me. I am well on my way at sixty three.
Holy Shit, I was thinking this tonight, and how my daugters would have to be there ( or I Kinda' wish they would) for me! AS I sat with my daugher J tonight having seizure upon seizure, the needing aspic popped into my mind...
This poem rocked me from my inner soul!
STay Positive!
and I was just saying, Powerwalking, eating healthy (healthier now since 2008) less unhealthy treats, my Mom passed on from complications from Diabetes, that scares me! but as I was saying, I wanted to miraculously live to be 122!
WE shall see!
Much love and BLESSINGS my friend, Warrior Purple Lady Sheilaooxoo
STay Positive!
Well William this is some real truthful down to earth verse that makes an older critter like me think. My mom is at this point almost now, she has short term memory loss. Anyway be glad you have children to at least think about in this way. My wife and I have no kids at all, when I met her twenty some years ago she could not get pregnant. I never worried about children that much. I always figured the best thing I could do for my kids is not bring them in this sometime hell hole. I still feel the same way until I read your poem. Personally you and I being former police officers, I always wished I would go out in a blaze of glory instead of living to be an old man that someone had to take care of. I almost got my wish in this shootout I was involved in. This suspect pointed a loaded thirty eight right between my eyes and pulled the trigger from about four feet away. I thought I was dead, I had my gun pointed at him but didn't get a chance to aim like he did. He got the first shot off. My sargent wrote in his report that I ducked to the side and returned fire. I went into shock when I turned and saw that gun aimed between my eyes. I don't remember doing nothing until this very day. Anyway they interviewed this world was two japenese kamikaze who survived and was disgraced because his plane was shot out from under him before it crashed into the deck of the ship, years after this happen he stated that now he was glad he survived. Back then he felt disgraced and wished he had died. Saying all that to say this, "now I feel the same way, I don't waste no time anymore worrying about being down and needing help. I spend my time living as much as I can until the final curtain
Much is said in this timely write. Old age is something we all face with all forms of maladys. I dont look forward to the years ahead, yet I remain hopeful a cure will be found for the illness I have.......M
Reviewed by twinklewrites at her desk (Reader)
Reviewed on January 16, 2008
Something to ponder about when getting up in age...I hope your children will be there for you, if this does acccure...It is a sad way to go, I've had a realative die from this...very heart wrecking disease to watch a loved one go through for years...hopefully they will find a cure for all the sicknesses in the world...Excellent heart felt write Dear Friend...Hugs & Love, Peggy
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 16, 2008
I don't want to get to that point either
Well done William
William, this just touched me so today, I don't ever want to be a problem to anyone either. The best thing we can do...is think positive and keep plugging as long as we can.
I think this is a prayer each of us has as we get closer to being really, really old and incapable of caring for ourselves. With His grace, I'll be long gone - I'm praying. It is sad to live such a scenario. It breaks ones heart.
You are so right William as I have spoken to my children that this would not be living and therefore I don't want to live this way, I believe we may not realize what is happening but those loved ones would, thank you for sharing.
Newefie Hugs, Rose
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on January 16, 2008
Excellent writing sweet william,great work..take care darlin....Hugss
This one is sad, William--reality for far too many. What happened to venerating our elderly? Now we dump them in nursing homes and almost forget they are there...powerfully penned.
William,
You must think positive and take care of yourself. Self preservation, is optimal as well as breathing and drinking LOTS of water...
With that mind of yours, I can't see you ever living in a home...
Just let it go, and think positive thoughts..
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
A Musketeer should be able to fall on his sword before coming to that, I am sure this one would.
Senility is not an age weight, just an age curse.
Georg
...in hopes there will be no imposing...and no homes of unknown walls...your soul will still write poetry from your heart...and you will listen and hear until the last moment...knowing you are not forgotten.
John
Hello William,
How poignant! The way things are set up now.. you don't have to worry about nursing homes... unless the big C or alzheimers...They have in-home health aids that come to assist every day 4 or 8 hours. So one can stay at home and they will care for you.. They can cook, clean and even custodial care if needed.
The hardest thing to remember about Mom was the person she was inside the failing human body. It also made it easier to help her in those tough times!!
I pray that your family will be there for you!!!
Monique
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This poem rocked me from my inner soul!
STay Positive!
and I was just saying, Powerwalking, eating healthy (healthier now since 2008) less unhealthy treats, my Mom passed on from complications from Diabetes, that scares me! but as I was saying, I wanted to miraculously live to be 122!
WE shall see!
Much love and BLESSINGS my friend, Warrior Purple Lady Sheilaooxoo
STay Positive!
Love Tinka
Well done William
God bless you. Kathy
peace and love, Carole~
Newefie Hugs, Rose
Walt
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Love, Christine
You must think positive and take care of yourself. Self preservation, is optimal as well as breathing and drinking LOTS of water...
With that mind of yours, I can't see you ever living in a home...
Just let it go, and think positive thoughts..
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Senility is not an age weight, just an age curse.
Georg
John
Good reality check.
--RaeLynn
Love
ET
Great write.
Love,
Becca~
How poignant! The way things are set up now.. you don't have to worry about nursing homes... unless the big C or alzheimers...They have in-home health aids that come to assist every day 4 or 8 hours. So one can stay at home and they will care for you.. They can cook, clean and even custodial care if needed.
The hardest thing to remember about Mom was the person she was inside the failing human body. It also made it easier to help her in those tough times!!
I pray that your family will be there for you!!!
Monique