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
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
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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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.
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!
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.
I really loved reading your poem. Thank you for sharing.
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.
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
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.
A wonderful positive piece, full of hope and taking ones own responsibility. Well done
Thank you so much for your kind words.
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!
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.
So inspirational! Yes, you and you alone are enough. I love this evolution you took me through and you really explained yourself very well!
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.
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.
Thank you Paul for your thoughtful comments.
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!
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.
Indeed!
Bella it's like that old Frank Sinatra song "I did it my way". Very well written and worded.
Thank you kindly.
a real treat at the end of a very long day .. very much enjoyed Bell and for tons of reasons too ..... Neville
Thank you my dear friend, I always appreciate your kind comments.
'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!
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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