My New Life.
dusk arising said:

Brave new world of a most deserving traveller of life\'s highways, byeways, sidetracks and of course - waterways.

July 17th, 2019 12:57

My New Life.
Michael Edwards said:

I can feel the emotions in this sensitive write - my thoughts are with you both.

July 17th, 2019 02:16

Never Lonely - Senryu.
Christina8 said:

So sorry to hear things are changing Andy but I get your Senryu. Because of the love that you share you may live alone but you\'ll never be lonely. Joyce is in my prayers.--Christina

July 16th, 2019 18:23

Never Lonely - Senryu.
orchidee said:

Needing time to take things in - and for us fellow-poets too...…. a sort of bereavement, and yet not a bereavement.....

July 16th, 2019 01:53

Forgotten.
Jon Nakapalau said:

Well done my friend!

July 15th, 2019 20:43

Forgotten.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:

Thanks UNCLE ANDY ~ Love West Side Story ~ especially this song ! ELVIS was offered the LEAD but the Colonel turned it down becaus He thoughtbit wasnt Commercial enough ! The rest is NOT History. We all lament a LOST CHORD ~ A LOST LYRIC and a LOST POEM Esta la Vida !

BLESSINGS & LOVE & PEACE to YOU & JOYCE
YOURS ~ ANGELA & BRIAN 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

July 15th, 2019 08:01

Forgotten.
orchidee said:

Yes, me too - if not having pen and paper ready, the words can go!

July 15th, 2019 01:48

Doves.
Michael Edwards said:

We are currently infested with jackdaws - not quite so bad but playing havoc with the moss on the roof (like in your earlier poem).

July 14th, 2019 14:36

Doves.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:

THANKS FOR SHARING UNCLE ANDY : Love the Girl from Impanema : great Jazz with a Latin Beat : remind ME of ME ! They think Im more MAORI than KIWI in NZ (no tats YET !) For BRIAN & I DOVES wil always be a UNIVERSAL symbol of PEACE & LOVE which is why we chose them for our LOGO ! MAMA says they always come into her Garden to relieve stress !

Blessings & Love to YOU & JOYCE
Love & Peace : ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

July 14th, 2019 04:16

Doves.
orchidee said:

A good write Gold. The pecking order of doves?

July 14th, 2019 01:43

Smaller Mouth.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:

HI UNCLE ANDY : ANGELA HERE ~ Thanks for sharing sounds & sights of the 60*s I was born over 40 years too late (1988) to have been a TEEN in the 60\'s it must have been amazing Hearing all those ELVIS & BEATLES RECORDS for the First Time ! Love the *gravel* in Helens voice was that the actual Beatles with her ? ! Loved your POEM : It is a problem I have to try & rectify with Stroke Patients whose hand / eye coordination has diminished ! I have to get them eating in mirror so they can see where their MOUTH is in relation to the SPOON ! You could try that !

BLESSINGS & peace & Love to you and JOYCE
Love as always ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

July 13th, 2019 14:35

Smaller Mouth.
Fay Slimm. said:

An old favourite of mine was Helen - what a voice - and so sorry you missed your mouth Andy - perhaps you were singing too loud with Miss Shapiro.

July 13th, 2019 03:23

Smaller Mouth.
Neville said:

I see its not just ya mouth you missed, seems like ya miss those old jackets too... I still got mine...... good job you were not eating porridge innit....... Neville

July 13th, 2019 01:44

Guilt Ridden.
Laura🌻 said:

Andy,

This is a painful read because as I read I realize that I will eventually have to make that very hard decision for my Aunt! I know she wants to remain in her home till the day she dies! It is becoming more difficult every single day!
A difficult and heartbreaking decision for you to have made, but we know that it is the best decision for both of you! My love and prayers are with you throughout this difficult process!

My love to Joyce and to you!❤️

~Laura~🌻

July 13th, 2019 00:43

Guilt Ridden.
ANGELA & BRIAN said:

Thanks for sharing & caring UNCLE ANDY ! Angela & I have used this beautiful Seekers Song (about each other) and it is a perfect Choice for Joyce ! Your memories remind you every day that *You never could find another JOYCE* The five lovely comments you have already received from our MPS FRIENDS bear testimony to just how much we love You & Joyce and what an inspiration your LOVE FOR JOYCE is to all of us. We have several Older Couples in or Church who have had to take the step you have just taken ~ with their Spouses ~ it is NEVER easy ! However if it is any consolation in every case (there are about FIVE) the demeanour of both parties has improved with time despite the initial INTENSE GUILT which you are now experiencing. There seems to be a number of important criteria ~ it is a field in which ANGELA has some experience !
1. You must ensure that the Rest Home you choose is appropriate and the very best you can afford !
2. That it is close enough for regular visits ~ and for Friends & Family to visit (if appropriate).
3. The loved one gets all the Physical (this is Angelas role as a Physio) and Medical Care & TLC that they need.
4. That one has fully invovled ones Family in the decision and that they are supportive.
5. That the situation is under constant review.
If its any consolation the Church based situations I have been involved in (as a Church Visitor and taking Communion etc) if the FIVE crierior are met then the *QUALITY OF LIFE* does improve for both Parties and the Guilt is replaced by Peace of Mind that one has made the right decision. Im not giving advice ~ Im just sharing my experience as a Church Worker and Angelas as a PHYSIO ~ OK. You are an inspiration to us both as an example of TRUE LOVE in Practice !
I should explain that in a Free Evangelical Church an Elder is authorised to take & conduct Communion for *shut ins* ~ People in Care Homes and *On Holiday* The ability to receive Communion is a great Blessing to many who cannot attend a Regular Church Service.

Blessings & Peace to YOU & JOYCE & YOUR FAMILY !
Love as always ANGELA & BRIAN 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

July 12th, 2019 11:00