My Eyes Are Closed

Bella Shepard

 

My eyes are closed

They think I sleep

But in my head

My thoughts I keep

 

Thoughts and memories

So rich, so sweet

When in my youth

They were complete

 

But now the fragments

With such finesse

Begin to form

And coalesce

 

Because of age

I now have time

To drift and think

To render sublime

 

The love, the life

That was my own

The hard and sad

I do not bemoan

 

But understand

At this late age

What I have learned

Upon my stage

 

I held the reins

I steered my course

I cannot blame

For my remorse

 

It taught me well

I’ve sense to see

That the truth of life

Was there in me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 11th, 2022 13:21
  • Comment from author about the poem: Once a week I get to spend time visiting with residents of a nursing home. I often see the very aged sitting in the day room, eyes closed, and I have wondered if they are just asleep, or if that light stage of dozing opens doors to memories of the past. Here's to my folks.
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  • Bella Shepard

    Thank you so much dear Teddy. You have no idea how much that means to me. I am fortunate to be inspired by so many wonderful, talented people on this site.

  • Christina8

    That was a wonderful well written poem. I myself am a nurse who works with the geriatric population and this is so relatable. Great job!

  • Bella Shepard

    You know exactly what I mean. I worked with geriatric patients as a COTA for a number of years, and I have the utmost respect for the nurses who care for them. They not only provide excellent medical care, but emotional care as well. They are a very special population. Thank you for your kind comments.

  • Rozina

    I really loved reading your poem. Thank you for sharing.

    • Bella Shepard

      Thank you so much for your kind words. What a wonderful site this is for sharing thoughts and feelings, for meeting and making new friends.

    • Goldfinch60

      Wonderful words Bella and probably very true, my wife was in a care home before she passed and I used to see the residents like this as well.

      Andy

      • Bella Shepard

        Dear Andy, I am so sorry for the loss of someone who was so dear to you. Thank you for your comment, it means a great deal to me.

      • sorenbarrett

        A wonderful positive piece, full of hope and taking ones own responsibility. Well done

        • Bella Shepard

          Thank you so much for your kind words.

        • AuburnScribbler

          Brilliantly written here Bella, the rhythm and rhyme are masterful, and the poem tells me that you are indeed a strong character.

          Bravo, and I hope that all is well!

          • Bella Shepard

            Thank you for such lovely comments, I appreciate your sentiments. I love the way this wonderful community of poets support each other. All is well in this blessed space.

          • Rocky Lagou

            So inspirational! Yes, you and you alone are enough. I love this evolution you took me through and you really explained yourself very well!

            • Bella Shepard

              Thank you dear Rocky for your kind words. I like to think that we come to a time eventually where we clearly see how the life we've lived took shape, and shaped us. Impossible sometimes to see while you're living it. I'm new to poetry, only started writing a few things about 4 years ago after a creative writing class, so I truly appreciate the inspiration you provide every time I read your poems. I also appreciate the acceptance, and feel I've found someplace that I can belong.

            • Paul Bell

              Life sure is a fleeting moment, and sometimes when we have too much time we start to reminisce, though I suppose when time is all we have, those thoughts must be amplified every day.

              • Bella Shepard

                Thank you Paul for your thoughtful comments.

              • rrodriguez

                Well, I'm not that old and I go back to my memories and think. They provide me with great insight. Now, there are others I'd like to displaced, but they're there forever. Nicely done. Well structured. Bravo!

                • Bella Shepard

                  Thank you so much for your kind comments. I know we all have our moments of reflection on our past lives, but I find the older I get the more precious they become.

                  • rrodriguez

                    Indeed!

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Bella it's like that old Frank Sinatra song "I did it my way". Very well written and worded.

                  • Neville



                    a real treat at the end of a very long day .. very much enjoyed Bell and for tons of reasons too ..... Neville

                    • Bella Shepard

                      Thank you my dear friend, I always appreciate your kind comments.

                    • L. B. Mek

                      'So rich, so sweet
                      When in my youth
                      They were complete'

                      'Because of age
                      I now have time
                      To drift and think
                      To render sublime

                      The love, the life
                      That was my own'
                      Brilliant!
                      just such a beautiful
                      showcasing of your empathy
                      dear Poet, thank you!

                      • Bella Shepard

                        Dearest, it is always such a joy to share thoughts with you, your comments always brighten my day. Thank you for your compassion and giving of self in all that you write, and I'm sure in all that you do. You are truly cherished!



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