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Lost In The World

They shuffle slowly hand in hand In a world they longer know A world that has become so fast paced Their world disappeared a long time ago Their only son had long passed As had all their friends In their late 80’s now it was just the two of them Together from the beginning to the end Through the cottage door they step Relieved to be home safe inside To the only world they know now Their home ,their life and the safety and joy it provides!

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Shirley Hawkins

Date: 2/6/2024 7:55:00 PM

Wonderfully expressed, and I can relate to that more than I can say. Take care, Deb XX

Deb M
Date: 2/8/2024 3:32:00 AM

Thankyou my lovely Shirley! Miss you!! Debx

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 1/31/2024 12:37:00 PM

Hi Deb, I love your insight and tremendous empathy for others which comes across so well in this sweet poem. Enjoyed it.

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:48:00 PM

I love your gracious comment Nancy….thankyou so much! Debx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/31/2024 5:55:00 AM

So precious, my friend. You speak eloquently for the aging--their minds and hearts brilliantly captured!

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:48:00 PM

You are so sweet Vijay….thankyou as always! Debx

Howard Kerr

Date: 1/31/2024 12:30:00 AM

Hi Deb M, You have written a very haunting poem with heartfelt emotional depth. Thank you so much for your kind words on my recent piece Howard

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:47:00 PM

Thankyou also Howard….your kind words are appreciated! Debx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 1/30/2024 7:53:00 PM

A brilliant poem, my friend. The world just seems to be too crazy these days to go gallivanting about.

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:47:00 PM

Aww thankyou Brother Jerry! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/30/2024 7:48:00 PM

Aw, Deb. Where's your sense of adventure gone? How about stepping out for a lively bungy-jump ride? After that, we hit the bars. Wuddyasay? ~ OMG = Old Man Gersh

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:46:00 PM

I will look for it BB and if l find it l will get back to you! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/30/2024 5:31:00 PM

Your poem touched my soul; although not in my 80s, I can relate to the aging couple. I feel some of the things they do. I appreciate the gentle and loving nature of your poem. For Bill and I, our home and each other = our safe haven. Have a great evening, Sara

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:45:00 PM

Oh lm glad it resonated with you Sara….Thankyou! Debx

The Situation

Date: 1/30/2024 4:59:00 PM

This is where the two are one. Like Bill said a warm and loving poem.

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:44:00 PM

Thankyou so much TS! Debx

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/30/2024 4:30:00 PM

Deb, Your poetry radiates love. It captures the goals that many people share for graceful aging. Defining happy seniors is engaging and supportive.

Deb M
Date: 2/4/2024 12:43:00 PM

Thankyou dear Lasaad! Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 1/30/2024 4:17:00 PM

Avery warm and loving poem, Deb. As we age, I think this poem is all most of us will aspire to have in our 80's. It's a blessing to live passed seventy for my generation. The culture most of us lived through was one of overeating, and under exercising. Medical problems in our 60's and 70's was and is the norm. Lifespan for baby-boomers was 70 for men and 73 for women. Eighty was something few expected to experience. I'll be 79 in 11 days, and I feel blessed to still be here. Love, bill

Deb M
Date: 2/3/2024 7:53:00 AM

Im 61 I'm a baby boomer also….lm glad you are still here also Bill to celebrate another wonderful birthday!! Thankyou my Texan buddy….Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 1/30/2024 2:44:00 PM

Whatever state the world might be in ‘out there’, your own front door and someone to share your own little world with has to be a blessing. Sad but with a silver lining. Enjoyed, Deb. Terry

Deb M
Date: 1/30/2024 2:50:00 PM

Thats a really sweet comment Terry and so very true!! Thanks my funny friend! Debx