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Does Anybody Care About Her Life

When I was young, my neighbor had a fast tongue. She was old and in pain, her leg had a huge blue vain. Does anybody care about her life, she had been a loving wife. Now old and all alone, all she could do is groan. A choice of food or meds, many times she picks the breads. Family and friends are all now gone, she waits for the morning to dawn. Does anybody care about her life, sometimes she holds a knife. Does she live or die today, with each breath she will pray. Lord please make it now, just take me away. Written Date: 2/9/2020

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/12/2020 3:27:00 PM

wow, that was a very powerful poem you wrote about her. It describes many old people today who may be alone and in despair.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/12/2020 5:56:00 PM

Thank You, for writing. So glad you like it. Many seniors are having a real problem. Take Care and enjoy your day writing........

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/12/2020 3:27:00 PM

POTD? Congrats if so!!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/12/2020 5:45:00 PM

Thanks for your note. It is not me. I sure wish I had a POTD. I guess one day it will happen. Enjoy writing away.......

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/10/2020 5:26:00 PM

Hello Paula … life can be so carefree and delightful, but can also be painful, sad, and lonely. A heartbreaking tale Paula - Lindsay

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/11/2020 3:43:00 PM

Yes, so true. Thank You, for your note. Enjoy your day writing away................

Eve Roper

Date: 2/10/2020 4:43:00 PM

Heart breaking write, but so many are left by themselves.. Where are all the kids and grand kids? We said, Paula. Thank you for the congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/11/2020 3:42:00 PM

"Thank You" for reading and writing. I have seen many without any family. Many where the kids & grand kids do not care. They just want the money & stuff. It is all so very sad. Hugs Back & have a wonderful day..........

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/10/2020 8:22:00 AM

This brings a tear. You have expressed this well.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/10/2020 12:42:00 PM

"Thank You" for reading and writing. It is so sad. Have a wonderful day............

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/9/2020 6:18:00 PM

This is really sad Paula. Simply because it is so realistic. There are so many senior citizens who are lonely, and starving but yet we go about our day as if they do not exist. Good question, "Does anybody care?"

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/9/2020 6:59:00 PM

"Thank You" for reading and writing. Many seniors have it very good yet many are in real bad shape. Many without any family or friends. I have helped where I can. All should be helped. Have a wonderful week..........