Seren Roberts Poet Rhyme

Old Persons Lament

I am sitting here in a chair.....yet
my minds is still my own,
why do people whisper about you out loud
making you feel all alone

Discussing  my this and that
Personal things I wouldn’t share
Can’t they see I am feeling distressed
Don’t they care!!!

Why is it when you’re old
People think you’ve lost the plot
Old, yes, I might be wrinkled
But invisible I am not.

So next you visit someone old,
Don’t talk as though they don’t care,
Smile include them in the talk,
Not just leave them in a chair.


Penned 17/2/2017

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 24, 2017 at 12:40 AM This is so true, Seren...I worked with elderly people for many years and saw this disrespect and disregard often, sometimes from their own family members...well done and congrats! Hugs, Rhonda

Arthur Vaso February 22, 2017 at 7:51 PM Came back to say "congrats!!!"

Charlie Smith February 22, 2017 at 1:41 PM Painful if the mind is right, congratulations Seren, well done...

Jean Murray February 22, 2017 at 9:54 AM This reminds me of taking my sharp as a tack father to the Medical clinic. The consultant spoke to me, not him. It opened my eyes that day to how it must feel for the elderly. Well done on your placement Seren.

Darren White February 21, 2017 at 9:50 PM WoW Seren, that is so true! And I can relate even though I am not old lol. Congratulations Seren Roberts February 21, 2017 at 11:05 PM thx Darren anyone over 25 to you is old ....Seren

Sara Chansarkar February 21, 2017 at 9:48 PM Bravo, need more voices like yours Seren! Seren Roberts February 21, 2017 at 11:07 PM I see these pictures on tv. they all look as though they have given up. All they need is someone to talk with them....Seren

Agnes Krampe February 21, 2017 at 5:38 PM coming back with congrats! Seren Roberts February 21, 2017 at 11:08 PM thank you once more...Seren

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2017 at 7:32 PM GREAT message and so important for us to treat them with the respect they deserve. Good luck in the contest, dear. Seren Roberts February 21, 2017 at 11:09 PM Hi Andrea hope the message helps a few people of the older generation......Seren

Arthur Vaso February 18, 2017 at 10:17 PM This may seem crazy, I dont see age well, I see the persons journey, and the tales they could tell. ( if that makes any sense) Loved the sentiment and emotion here! Seren Roberts February 21, 2017 at 11:10 PM thank you.....Seren

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 17, 2017 at 2:56 PM Beautifully written wisdom to heed :) Seren Roberts February 21, 2017 at 11:08 PM thank you Maureen....Seren

Agnes Krampe February 17, 2017 at 7:48 AM Interesting take on the prompt, and so true, Seren. Good luck in the contest. Seren Roberts February 17, 2017 at 8:02 AM Thank you Agnes, I always try to take a different road with my words.....Seren

Tim Smith February 17, 2017 at 5:57 AM Talk with the not about them.... Beautiful words Seren Roberts February 17, 2017 at 6:59 AM thanks Tim how is hopalong today....Seren