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Self explanatory, for some.

Monday, September 27, 2004

at ninety-one
grown children
send no hallmark cards
but pay your bills
cleanse your garments
call obligation love
that's all well
and good for the surface
still pensions cannot
kiss your cheekbone
stroke your aged hand
hug your precious neck

� 2004 by cynth'ya lewis reed
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Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on October 6, 2004

(((cynth'ya)))

this is so real--*tears*--BRILLIANT

thank you--(((HUGS))) and love, karla. *crying so hard can hardly write--*

Reviewed by Tyrone Banks (Reader)

Reviewed on October 5, 2004

I understand - it's strange how a person can go from a care-giver and breadwinner to a forgotten person cared for by total strangers. I've seen it happen to others and I feel that I could've done more...this poetry in some way applies to a lot of different people.

Thought provoking work, Thank you.

Tyrone

Reviewed by Tarek Hassan

Reviewed on October 1, 2004

most delicate and sensitive and moving

Tarek

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on September 28, 2004

A sad touch of reality. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on September 28, 2004

No, obligation does not replace a heartfelt hug, nor an honest display of love from human being to another. I love this poem. I know I'll read it many times.

Carmen :-)

PS: coffee was good. The company was excellent!

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on September 28, 2004

that is how some of us tend to do to the very one that has given us one of God's most precious gifts "life"
it is sad.....and should really make one think

excellent job here!!!

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on September 27, 2004

Wonderful and truthful write , Cynth'ya..
Yup..They don't give enough support and assistance to the needy...
Peter

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on September 27, 2004

Ah..So true, this is so deeply poignant, My heart goes out to you,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on September 27, 2004

There's a vast difference between Obligation and Love; and you've penned a marvelous reminder, Cynth'ya.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on September 27, 2004

I assume that this is not about you personally, but about the reflection on the government's pension cheque of how small it is and the reflection on the pensioners.

Sad, I think - when all you've worked for in your life, for your children and everything, and came to only getting a monthly cheque to scratch an itch.

Sandie May Angel

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