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
"Sorry to say this, but to me, this is what I saw, at a nursing home".
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Reviewed by Sagi
Reviewed on January 29, 2003
triste realidad amor, pero asi es la vida de cruel...
Un beso
Reviewed by Stacey Sloan (Reader)
Reviewed on January 19, 2003
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.
Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on January 18, 2003
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
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...
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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the homes become more of a reality for us. God help us. Bill MUrray
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Thanks for this!