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Wondering
by William Bonilla → (All Poetry by William Bonilla)
  
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I just turned 60
But a few weeks ago
Don't know where to go
With is
Lets give it a try.
~~*~~
I fancy not myself
Twenty years from now
Staring into space
In the lounge of this
Unfamiliar place.
~~*~~
Wondering
What I did wrong?
Why my kids, place me
In this nursing home.
~~*~~
I, the wise guy
Was testing their will
Wondering
How much affection
I could steal.
~~*~~
Causing a defection
Of affection
From their direction
You following this?
Wondering.
~~*~~
I am aware
Of my surroundings
Or am I, just a silly old man
Just Wondering
~~*~~
I remember, being strong
On me, My family depend
Now, I have no control
I lower my head
And look away in shame.
~~*~~
Wondering
What they gonna say
As they change me
They berate me
A tear just fades away.

By: William Bonilla
5/31/03


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 Reviews of "Wondering"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on October 16, 2012
WHAT A DIFFERENCE 9 YEARS CAN MAKE. I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE TO 'WONDER' ANYMORE. BY NOW, I THINK YOU KNOW...THAT YOU'RE LOVED AND NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CONDITION, ALWAYS WILL BE LOVED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Diane Wagner
Reviewed on June 1, 2003
Honest and "universal" musings and feelings.
I pray that you will be forever loved and respected. Blessings, Diane

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on June 1, 2003
Tears for all who live this and hope that you and I never will.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on June 1, 2003
William...Dear friend...This is gem of a write...touchy and very deep...love n luck...BHUWAN

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 1, 2003
wisdom come with age... creativity keeps us young...

Reviewed by June Thompson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Oh this kills me you know. I have a friend who had just turned 56 and he is in this state of pondering as well... I am so much younger but I worry about these things already from time to time... know you are loved

Reviewed on May 31, 2003
This touched me so deeply this evening, I do not think they could forget you,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
William,

You still have a brilliant mind. Keep writing friend.

~Joseph

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Oh William,
How heartfelt this one is.
Hey you, 60 is not old..:)

You are as young as you allow your heart to feel..

Trixie :)

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Oh William this is so touching! having worded in geriatrics I know the fear, and it's all too real. However,I can tell you have a mind that won't quit my friend, just keep writing and thinking as young as you are;-)!

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Your not old as long as you think young....

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Too many people in that situation. 60 ? You are just a kid yet. [smiles] Nicely done, William.

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Sad realizations of the olders, William, written with poignancy and regret. I believe most of have regrets we wonder about as we age. Tears help heal.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
its okay to lower your "haed" as long as you don't lower your head instead....lol!!

Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Nothing more than you've been round the sun more times, my parents in 80's they still happy at own house after 50+years together, age is a number I know people 40 years old and 80 years young...

Reviewed by john zimmerman
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
disturbing thoughts-well put

good write
john+

Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Same as Katy, William! And thoughts that I have been pondering of late! Thank you for your wonderful words!
-Bear

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
William.. I am just collapsed with this.. you are self-effacing, without any underlying current.. making your work so very appealing.. you write with complete truth.. you are utterly amazing in your ability to give yourself to your words... always a treat, William. katy.

Reviewed on May 31, 2003
A sad, but exceptional write. I wonder about those things as well. :} ~Trish~


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