Bus 268

Everyday for the last five years His dedicated routine was the same Catching Bus 268 at 9.30am to be with her On Bus 268 at 5pm to return home again Tuesday was like any other Though the bus trip home was not the same Tears fell as he stared vacantly out the window Never to catch Bus 268 again

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David Crandall

Date: 11/11/2024 2:42:00 PM

Sad poem, Kim. I remember when my grandfather was living in the retirement community I'm now living in, and he would drive every day to the care facility to visit my grandmother - for about 5 years, after she had a stroke. It was something to live for. They were married for 76 years.

David Crandall
Date: 11/11/2024 3:52:00 PM

Deb, I apologize for that. I thought time ago, I got your name and Kim's name mixed in my head. I don't know why. There's a kid I tutor named Sophie and I always want to call Zoey. It's like I have some weird dementia that way. So, anyway, I'm sorry I keep doing that. I always call my son by my little brother's name and vice-versa, too. It's weird - can't explain it.

Deb M
Date: 11/11/2024 3:45:00 PM

Thats both beautiful and sad David….Wow 76 years….thats amazing and that is love and dedication right there!! I think you got your poets muddled up….its Deb not Kim hehe!! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 11/7/2024 1:11:00 AM

Dear debx, this is such a poignant poem, that made me feel so much , as its deeply moving: you always write in ways that readers can resonate and feel: pleasure reading another poem of yours: hope you are doing well. sending you light always

Deb M
Date: 11/7/2024 12:11:00 PM

Thankyou so much sweet Ink….l am so happy it resonated with you and you liked it! Soupmail! Debx

Jim Slaughter

Date: 11/2/2024 10:40:00 AM

Very heart-wrenching, Deb.

Deb M
Date: 11/7/2024 11:42:00 AM

Thanks Jim! Debx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/2/2024 5:20:00 AM

A sad but true write, leaving us all wondering if we will one day meet our loved ones. We retired into a retirement village a little early but knowing this separation tug does one day happen. I bring it up with hubby sometimes saying I don't want to live if he leaves me first. I just can't seem to accept it. Lots of love Jen

Deb M
Date: 11/2/2024 7:19:00 AM

Jen....l feel exactly the same about my husband leaving before me. I can't imagine life on earth without him! We have been together since teenagers....scary thoughts! Thankyou for your thoughts always Jen...l love your comments! Debx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/31/2024 9:04:00 AM

Sad, but very touching, Deb…

Deb M
Date: 11/1/2024 1:35:00 PM

Thankyou Ilene….always appreciate your thoughts my friend….Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/31/2024 5:47:00 AM

Heartbreaking Deb, sadly quite common as we advance in years.. Tom

Deb M
Date: 11/1/2024 1:36:00 PM

Hey Tom….separation in old age seems so cruel! Thanks ….Debx

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/31/2024 4:22:00 AM

I can feel the sadness here and my imagination creates a scenario of loss or death and its inherent change! A wonderful, interesting and heartfelt write!! Happy Thursday and Halloween xxoo

Deb M
Date: 11/1/2024 1:37:00 PM

Hey Mike….yes death of his wife who was in a care home who visited everyday catching the 268! Thankyou as always…..Debx

Michael Tor

Date: 10/30/2024 8:03:00 PM

Wow Deb this was heartfelt. It had such an emotional impact. So well written leaves the reader to wonder why. You really captured my attention with this shocking heartfelt piece of yours. Thank you for sharing and thank you again for your comment on POTD. God bless you

Deb M
Date: 11/1/2024 1:34:00 PM

Thankyou so much Michael! Debx