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At the age of 85
I feel lucky to be alive
Many of my friends are dead
Molly, Jane and her husband, Fred.
Molly went raving mad
Visiting her was more than sad
She did not recognise me,
She asked me to bring her a cup of tea
I had to call a nurse
The nurse that answered
Looked very terse
She grabbed me by the arm and said
"Undress immediately and get back to bed."
Suddenly I could not breathe,
I buttoned my coat and hastened to leave
My friend Jane and her husband Fred,
Both died one night when getting ready for bed.
Fred unexpectedly passed out on the floor,
Jane died of fright at what she saw.
My friends are all dropping like flies,
My relatives too are doing likewise.
I am not looking for pity,
I think God has forgotten about me.

Copyright © Shirley Hawkins | Year Posted 2022

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Gershon Wolf Date: 9/10/2022 7:55:00 PM Hey, Shirley. Interesting write. Horrible to see good friends go down... Though I'd say God remembers only you. You're still here! ... And now see Rico's comment below. :) gw Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 9/11/2022 9:47:00 PM The people in this poem are all fictitious. I am lucky to be alive at 85, as in the past three months, I have seen the demise of many of my friends who came from the same era as myself. Take care, Grershon

Rico Leffanta Date: 9/10/2022 11:50:00 AM Time to make new friends! Aloha! Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 9/9/2022 10:28:00 PM Oh my Shirley is this what’s really happening? Did Jane and Fred really die the same night? It’s so very sad for you Shirley. I must admit I did giggle at the nurse telling you to get undressed and back to bed Ha! I’m sorry you are losing so many loved people in your life Shirley…We are all lucky to be alive and should appreciate that !sending love and cuddles! Debx Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 9/11/2022 9:49:00 PM Thank You, Deb Please read the above comments. Take care, Shirley X