Life Spent - All Alone


Life Spent - All Alone


When I spend time at the old nursing home
     to see a loved one in our family,
it breaks my heart to see those all alone
     just sitting, waiting, by the wall to see

if I might be someone they'll know today
     who came to visit, spend a little while-
show them they are remembered in some way;
     so sad to pass each waiting- as I smile,

pained eyes meet mine, and anguish fills my heart-
     they search for love- to feel that they belong.
Day after day, abandoned- not a part
     of family or friends for which they long.

They sit and stare with mournful faces raised-
     lined up against the wall, alone and dazed.


Sandra M. Haight

~1st Place~
Contest: Choices
Sponsor: Sara Kendrick
Judged: 06/20/2019

~2nd Place~
Contest: Abandon 2
Sponsor: Brenda Chiri
Judged: 07/25/2018

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Susan Gentry

Date: 7/27/2018 6:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Well done!

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/27/2018 8:33:00 PM

Thank you once again, Susan! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 7/27/2018 6:08:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Sandra . I enjoyed reading this heartfelt well written poem with great imagery. Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/27/2018 8:33:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I really appreciate your visit, congrats, and support. Hugs, Sandra

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/26/2018 6:11:00 AM

An exceptional sonnet my good friend. Inspires me this fine morn. A fav.. a gleaming gem ..

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/26/2018 10:19:00 AM

Thank you so much, Robert, for your kind comment and Fav. I am honored and very appreciative! Sandra :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/25/2018 8:59:00 AM

This is sad, congrats on your win.

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/25/2018 2:02:00 PM

Thank you very much, Richard, for your visit, congrats and supportive comment. Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/25/2018 4:46:00 AM

Sandra, My daughter Jennifer worked in a convalescent hospital for ten years as a nurse. She and her therapy husky brought much joy to those who were alone. She used to have movie night every friday for them on her own time. They adored her. Your poem reminded me of her time spent there. Congratulations on this lovely winning poem taking second place. : )

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/25/2018 2:01:00 PM

Connie, what amazing acts of kindness and support your dear daughter offers to these patients who are so fortunate to know her. That warmed my heart! Thank you so much for your lovely comments and congrats...always much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra