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Togetherness!!!!!????

21 Wednesday Jan 2015

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I’m a prisoner in my own home-

Because from there I cannot roam!

Unless with my mate I do stray-

He has to be with me everyday!

Even if it’s a cup of sugar I need-

We both go to the store to do the deed!!!

Together we rise & get dressed-

All day long togetherness is a test!!

We finish dinner, all day I have been a nurse-

He won’t get  in bed unless I’m there first!

He gets up 2 or 3 times a night-

If I don’t, I clean the floor in the morning light!

This isn’t fun – no one said it would be-

When your life turns from me to we!

No privacy, no time for yourself-

My life is on hold-I’m on the shelf!

Speak softly, take deep breaths,don’t argue – I tell another-

Because one of these days you might be caring for your mother!!

No this isn’t what we planned but I have to stay strong-

While living this life I must try to do no wrong.

Caring for him is my life’s final fling-

Over the years much happiness to me he did bring!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cruise Ships Out Our Window

17 Saturday Jan 2015

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We watch the cruise ships go out – one after another-

Following each other –  just like a brother!

What is their destination, where are they going?

Passengers wondering about the memories unknowing!!

Who will they meet – will they be friends for life?

Or will these strangers cause them any strife?

The choices are endless on this vacation endeavor-

Beaches with suntans that don’t last forever!

Shopping in boutiques for some awesome treasure?

Trying exotic cuisine on board for good measure.

Gambling at the tables or trying the slots-

Free drinks & food that can tie you in knots!

Or just a quiet rest, lying on a comfy lounge chair-

Curl up with a good book & pretend you don’t have a care!!!

 

 

 

 

 

The Journey

13 Tuesday Jan 2015

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It starts with disbelief & then tears galore-

You thought these years would bring much more.

Dreams are dashed & put on hold-

You must now be strong & oh so bold!

As your spouse slowly disappears before your eyes-

Your heart cries out with urgent sighs!

Help me through this time of our life-

Give me strength Lord through all this strife.

Don’t let me stray – I must stay kind-

Don’t let the devil mess with my mind.

Reign me in so I follow your book-

Let your example shine through my every look.

Yes, the journey is long & inescapable for my mate-

Only with your help to guide us will we survive our fate.

May I look back & say I did my best-

When the Lord calls me home & I get my rest.

 

 

Disappearing Friends

08 Thursday Jan 2015

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The void as people start to leave us – silently, quietly with not much fuss.

Some to join our Lord on the other side- others just disappear from us and hide.

My heart with sadness it is filled – as our isolation it is willed.

As friendly invitations cease to come- from those we thought friends, who now are mum.

We have our family, we need not fear- but they are far & we need them near.

It’s our fault that we are alone – my mate will only live in Key Biscayne & I moan.

We will live out our days as best we can – alone with our Lord’s guiding – Gary & Jan.

 

 

 

 

 

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