Locked.......
An elderly woman cries,
trapped inside four walls,
A shell of a woman,
once stood tall, now crawls.
Spending her days staring,
out a window to nowhere.
Remembering her life,
wishing she was somewhere.
No visitors, no telephone calls,
no emails, letters in or out.
Being kept a prisoner, complete solitude,
by a grand daughter's greed and clout.
A matriarch, a leader, today frail,
whatever happened to Aunt Honey.
She has been silenced, locked away,
by one whose thoughts are only money.
Once strong, stoic, a lady of strength,
brow beaten, sedated, betrayed of late.
In a wheel chair she stares, her mind
a blank,
trying desperately to remember why this fate.
By accident news travels, word gets out,
a son and daughter are trying to find.
Someone strong, smart and willing,
a kindly lawyer to take on a case of this kind.
This woman deserves to be free, not caged,
to be among family and friends at home.
At eighty four she is not long for this life,
but needs to be free to travel and roam.
She may cause trouble, may try to run,
in a nursing home orders were given.
Keep her sedated and locked in her room,
grand daughter's inheritance is what
has driven.
Tired of waiting, seeing her chance,
sneaking in taking over complete control.
God please help us undo all she has done,
for we fear it will take the ultimate toll.
Daughter the money remaining is not yours,
it belongs to the old woman you
locked away.
Your grand mother's comfort and
health is at stake,
I pray God forgives you for what you
have done this day.
Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
9/10/2007
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Yopu are in my prayers Karen!!
Love Tinka
Your writings tell me that you are a kind, loving and compassionate woman. Sadly, your daughter has taken the wrong path - one that leads to her own destruction.
My prayers are with you, your brother and especially your Mother.
Please dear God, help them find a way to right this wrong. Keep them strong. In this life there are many stumbling blocks, help them find someone who can help them, just as Simon helped you carry your cross. You know how their hearts ache, give them comfort. Help them to stay focused on caring for their Mom, not getting even - there is time later to take the steps necessary to have justice prevail. In Your name, I ask that You guide their footsteps, knowing that in all things [good and bad] there is much to be learned about Your goodness.
God bless you and may you find peace, strength and LOVE.
Kathy
Her 'precious' money will be gone. . . .
And she'll have to answer to a Higher Authority.
What an emotional poem!
What to do???
Prayers Prayers Prayers go out to you.
Doug
elliott
My Dead Asshole Sister Let My Asshole Younger Brother Live in Her House 5 Years He Destroyed It,i.e. My Momma Died In Old Lady's (Apartment Poor For Old People) Home!
TRASK
(superb writing)
Love,
Eileen
Hugs,
Laura
Elders should be respected (she will become one)
With heartache
Georg
we send you our prayers.....
Art Sun...
Bless you my dear for rising up in her defense; like children the elderly are weak and vulnerable and need a loud voice to plead their case. I hear your heart's cry my dear, Bless you, love Holly
You've done a nice job expressing your feelings. In these fights, unfortunately, there are no winners.
God Bless
Chris
This is a crime against humanity! Your daughter must see the light, she will be suffering such bad karma..money is not worth this. You mama is so fragile and she wants to just be able to feel the sun on her face and hands. I shall pray for her physical and emotional release. "God in Heaven please release this poor woman, who has only tried to live her life to her best ability, she deserves to live free for the rest of the days she has..Forgive her granddaughter, for she knows not the depth of what she has done. She will shine in your presence at the end of her days. In this I pray so let it be." Peace, Love, and God's Light shine on you and your family.
Amber "V"
Newfie Hugs, Rose
You are in my prayers, Karen; I am so sorry this happened! If I were you, I'd be good and pissed!!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :(
Heartshattering write!!
John
Big hugs--RaeLynn
" I pray God forgives you for what you have done this day"
The hard part know is forgiving your daughter...
Allen
I'm so sorry to hear this! What children do these days to their parents is shocking, indeed, all for greed. What happened to honoring and respecting your mother and father? I pray the situation can be reversed. You and your family are in my prayers. :(
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.