I'M So Lucky
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I’m So Lucky
By
Kevin L Fairbrother
Been working with a mate, building a deck round a pool
40 square plus and made of treated pine timber
Big job for me for I am pushing 70 but me mate
Well he is doing it tough and he is not yet 50
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He has a cruel inherited affliction and disease
Which makes his life a living breathing hell
Chronic Arthritis and Alzheimer’s combined
Makes him feel like 100, 99% of the time
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He tries his best to cope and be useful
But he is frustrated and angry all the time
I make allowances and encourage him
Whatever help he chooses is fine with me
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I sneak glances when I hear swearing and cursing
I know me mate has forgotten what to do
He comes back and asks, what did you want
The poor bugger can’t remember what I said just minutes ago
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Down the track for me mate will be a living hell
For his future unknown and his life will be cut short
Living with pain and bent nearly double
His days are frustrating to say the least
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His family and friends they all support him
But there is only so much that anyone can do
I help him by making time to have a yarn
For every bit helps and it will ease his mind
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He talks of having to depend on everyone
That’s alright mate it helps you stay alive
But what about down the track when I’m bedridden
And my mind has gone and I can’t function
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I know its hard Mate! But we will cross that bridge later
And when it happens mate fore-sure you won’t be alone
We will rally around you and your family and support you
Meanwhile I suggest you live your life like there is no tomorrow
I’m so lucky
Copyright © Kevin Fairbrother | Year Posted 2015
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