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Bygone Years

Know a sweet lady who was once a nurse In a home for retired folks A perfect personality to take care of the aged Such tender caring she evokes Her sweet loving nature is a perfect match They must have really adored her A tender loving soul with a heart of gold A one-in-a-million type girl Honoured by her friendship and dear sweet love Fortunate to have met this charmer Would sure love to spend a couple of evenings Talking, some nights in the parlour Hearing sweet tales bout these elderly dears Their long and interesting lives Tales of a joy with their dear loving families Loving husbands and dear sweet wives For some, their memories are all they have left Abandoned, forgotten and alone Such a sad and unfortunate way to end a life Golden years can be overblown So if you have folks tucked away in a home Please visit these precious dears One day you'll also be thankful of those visits Talking about your bygone years © Jack Ellison 2014
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Vaillancourt Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 5:11 AM
Terribly compelling and provocative write! Nice work
Ellison Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 5:16 AM
Thank you muchly my friend... drop in again! Cheers, Jack
Lamoureux Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 11:45 AM
I love when you do these serious writes as well. This is a great piece filled with wisdom.
Ellison Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 11:53 AM
This sweet lady is one of us!!! Thanks for your kind words my friend!!!
Horsch Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 11:18 AM
Wow, Jack, I just love this poem. It has a very good message in it.
Ellison Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 11:33 AM
This is a very special lady, my friend! She has a heart of gold... thanks again Roger!
Makama Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 4:01 PM
Beautiful.. Well written. Keep on writing and well done for being among the top 100 most active poets.
Ellison Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 4:57 PM
Thank you a bunch for those very kind words, my friend!!!!
Eastman Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 2:49 PM
Dragon wanted to visit old folks after I read this... But the neighbors wouldn't let him in their doors. Wise people! He's such a klutz! Heaven forbid if he sat on anyone!. The 20 year olds down the street were charmed by him thinking they were old and gave him a cookie. But OLD Mr. Pickle got huffy and slammed the door when Dragon called him old! Poor Dragon! So he decided to spend time with me instead... To a young Dragon everyone looks old... and small! Snicker! Sorry Couldn't help myself!
Ellison Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 4:56 PM
I'm telling ya... you could make millions! XOXOXOX
Virden Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 11:59 AM
Aw wow Jack E. This is precious!!! Straight to my fav's. Love you dearly XOXOX
Ellison Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Kinda knew you would connect with this one, my dear sweet loveable Sarai!!! You are precious! Love you, adorable lady! XOXOXOX
Kamoonpuri Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 11:30 AM
What a heartwarmin real life narrative! D poem turnd out as swell as d angelic nurse! Hapy new yr.
Ellison Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 11:41 AM
Oh what a sweet reply my dear friend... thank you and happy new year to you also!!!
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