Love He Craves

He always took care to be prepared for visitors who never came.

                         Each day is brand new in the old man's mind
                                      today he will look his best
                                       for today they will come.

                               So long ago, like a vague memory
                             he was vital and strong, he provided
                       worked harder than most, yet he might have
                           neglected the needs of his young family.

                                              the sun is setting
                                    he wears his best suit and tie
                                         waiting for loved ones
                                    he sits alone bleeding tears
                                    dying for the love he craves





Written on 9/8/2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/9/2016 1:15:00 PM
We understand what keeps them away Though still the "hope". Congrats!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/9/2016 2:09:00 PM
Thank you, Kim, for your comments and liking my poem :)
Date: 9/9/2016 11:57:00 AM
Both the topic and content describe aptly the sad situation which old age can bring with it. Congrats on your fine win, Laura! Regards // paul
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/9/2016 2:08:00 PM
Thank you, Paul, for commenting on my poem. I appreciate it :)
Date: 9/9/2016 11:13:00 AM
Laura, congratulations on your win in my contest with this sad and beautifully penned poem ~
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/9/2016 11:39:00 AM
Thank you, Candace, for my placement in your contest! I know I got it in at the last minute, so I'm glad you liked it...! Thanks again :)
Date: 9/9/2016 11:08:00 AM
You broke my heart in the best way ... CayCay
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/9/2016 11:40:00 AM
Thank you, CayCay, for your kinds words...I know BW likes sad, and this subject is sad to me.
Date: 9/9/2016 7:42:00 AM
lovely Laura, "dying for the love he craves", what an awesome ending line-congrats on your placement! :)-luloo
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/9/2016 11:41:00 AM
Thank you, Laura Loo. I'm glad you liked my poem, too :)
Date: 9/8/2016 8:05:00 PM
Congrats!!! Laura on your placement...a sad but true write...god bless...^WW^
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/9/2016 11:41:00 AM
Thank you, WW. You are always so kind to comment on my work :)
Date: 9/8/2016 4:07:00 PM
Very sad Laura. Well written and moving. Old age is usually lonely for lots of people men and women. Forgotten!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/8/2016 4:31:00 PM
Yes, I used to work in nursing homes, and it is sad to witness. Thanks for stopping by to comment, Daniel :)
Date: 9/8/2016 3:20:00 PM
Ahhhhh....my heart aches for him. Poor dear.....Good write, Laura. Neglect is a very painful thing to have to suffer through. Hugs
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/8/2016 3:55:00 PM
Thanks for commenting, Eileen! Hope all is well with you :)
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