Kim Merryman Poet Free verse

It's Moving Day

Early morning finds her,
filling boxes with mementos.
Pausing to reflect...
Age has taken its toll.
Memories have turned to mysteries,
confusion a frequent guest.
Wiping away a tear, she keeps packing.
It's moving day.

Uncertainty and trepidation,
have taken up residence,
in her heart and thoughts.
Packing up and leaving behind,
fragments of her life -
moving  only the essentials,
enough to fill one room.
It's moving day.

Once strong and independent,
now frail, in need of care.
Moving in with her niece,
had never been her plan.
But plans change. Lives change.
She doesn't want to leave her home.
She doesn't want to be a burden.
It's moving day.

As the boxes are loaded in the truck,
she takes a last look around.
Speaking softly to herself, she says:
"It will be nicer where I am going.
After all, I'll be surrounded by family.
I'll be safer. I should be happy..."
Tears fall silently.
It's moving day.


Kim Merryman
6/24/15
For Kelly Deschler's Women Only #2 contest.

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Cecilia Macfarlane July 17, 2015 at 11:26 AM Kim, a exceptionally moving write, written from the heart, hope your mom settles in nicely. Congrats on your win! Hugs Kim Merryman July 20, 2015 at 5:31 PM Thank you so much, Cecilia!

Debbie Guzzi July 16, 2015 at 3:01 PM The really strikes 'home' for me. It took me so long to enjoy being alone & feel safe, free. I know we all must plan for this and yet it is a painful 'leaving'. Light & Love Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 8:06 PM Thank you, Debbie! This poem was based on having to move my mom into my cousin's home and what I perceived to be her feelings. She didn't want to move but she knew she couldn't be on her won anymore. It was very hard.

Richard Lamoureux July 15, 2015 at 9:35 AM This is a difficult chapter in many people's lives. Congratulations on your win. Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 8:03 PM Yes it is, and it makes me wonder how I will respond to it, but that's far in the future. (hopefully) Thank you, Richard!

Pandita Sietesantos July 15, 2015 at 8:45 AM Oh, what a beautiful but sad story - moving day is not one I am looking forward to! Well done, Kim and congratulations on your wonderful win! Pandita Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:59 PM Thank you for your kind words, Pandita!

Skat A July 14, 2015 at 11:44 PM Kim, congratulations on your win. **SKAT** Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:52 PM Thank you, Skat!

Lee Carter July 14, 2015 at 11:30 PM Great poem I bet many women can relate to... Congrats on your win! Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:52 PM Thank you, Lee!

Kelly Deschler July 14, 2015 at 10:32 PM Moving is always an emotional event, especially when you've lived in the same place for so long... You've expressed those feelings so well here. Congrats on the win, Kim! Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:51 PM Thank you for my placement in your contest, Kelly!

Arthur Vaso June 24, 2015 at 10:46 PM Such a moving poem! So sad, and something we will all face at some point one way or another! Kim Merryman June 28, 2015 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Arthur! Unfortunately you are right. This was written about having to move my mom last month. It's been difficult.

Constance La France June 24, 2015 at 9:08 PM Kim, oh what a heartbreaking poem and how beautifully penned, 7 Constance La France June 28, 2015 at 3:44 PM or even just giving up a home or apartment and moving in with relatives like your Mom had to do Constance La France June 28, 2015 at 3:42 PM The reality is heartbreaking, this happens to people over and over, I know because I work in a long term care facility and I see the sadness each time a new resident arrives Kim Merryman June 28, 2015 at 3:37 PM Thank you, Constance! This was written about having to move my mom into my cousin's home in CA last month. It was and is a difficult time for everyone in the family.

Ilene Bauer June 24, 2015 at 8:18 PM oh, kim, this is so sad but so beautifully written! you've captured so much emotion in this poem describing a situation that is all too real. best of luck in the contest... Kim Merryman June 28, 2015 at 3:35 PM Thank you, Ilene! This is actually written about moving my mom into my cousin's home in CA last month. It was hard.