It was soothing - as I was looking for poetic words to honor the elderly. It did not quite evoke the kind of heartfelt emotional response I was looking for in a Maya Angelou poem. But as always, this poem does move you and make you "think" about the realities of becoming old. I was looking for the more romantic version of aging
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I agree with every word in this poem - well said. Very best wishes, Ann
Everyone at school is mean to me I don't know why it doesn't even matter how hard I try.
I agree with Athena your poem is 100% the best.
Oh Ann, So simplistic but so powerful. Your words, so genuinely felt, made my heart ache. I tend to ramble on trying to get my feelings across and not being able to explain my self without bombarding the reader with words. But you have the talent to reveal your deepest pain to us in a handful of words. When I read the very last verse, I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. You so easily used your words to slowly reveal the honest depth of your pain. Life can be beautiful but yet so unbearably cruel. How wonderful to have the gift of true, abiding love with someone, to know them inside out, to grow through your differences as people and have the most beautiful connection as human beings, a connection that turns 2 hearts into one. But my God, to lose that half of yourself, to almost be half dead, I can't even fathom that kind of pain. Thank you for making the rest of us privy to your broken heart with your words and then give that gift to us.
Oh Doug, this poem is incredibly beautiful. Technically your rhyme is just perfect. Your words and the message behind them, the stories you tell about those struggling so desperately and your assurance that they are not alone, touched me to my core. In the end, that's all people suffering really need and want, besides getting well again, is to know, without a doubt, that they are not alone in their own personal hell, that someone actually cares. When I saw your profession I understood why your words so clearly came from your heart, because you truly meant every word. What a way to make your mark on this world, not only to help and reach out to others by doing, but to also be able to express so perfectly that you are there no matter what. This is a masterpiece indeed.
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Ann:
I love everything you write! Thanks for continuing to share your life and loss with us in such a lighthearted and beautiful way. I can only hope and pray for at least fifty years with "my other half."
Best,
Doug
To TKB and any woman who's been left or traded in for another. It hurts like heck for a long time. Each woman is unique and respond differently. It took me about 10 yrs to let the pain go. During that time, I returned to college, moved to another state, started a new job and raised 2 kids without the man. Now it took me those 10-12 yrs to learn how much I had changed, grown and overcome. Later, I realized him leaving me was a blessing. What woman wants a man like that anyway. You deserve better, you are greater, smarter and wonderful and if he left you he may repeat that action. The pain hurts like sharp knives but once you move on you'll look back wondering why you put up with that. Women you are worthy of respect, love, dignity and honesty. Don't sell yourselves short. You are worth more
I'm glad it inspired you and that you got an A! Congrats!
I lost my BIG BROTHER KIRBY on April 28,2021. He was found unresponsive by his girlfriend. He had passed away from overdose. This was my first death in my mediate family. Losing a sibling is the worst pain I've ever endured. He was the oldest of 5. He was my rock, my strength. I keep his memory alive and I cherish the memories we have shared. I don't think this is something I will ever get over or accept. I miss my brother so much. We were all close growing up. But getting older somehow distanced us. We stayed in touch and if my brother ever needed me, I was there. And I will continue to be there until we meet again. Today is his 53rd birthday. What I would give to be able to celebrate with him. These poems are amazing. Thank you for sharing. God bless you all. Prayers sent for strength to all of you.
You will never get over it,you just learn to accept it. Losing my brother was the worst pain I've ever felt. He passed away April 28,2021. And it still feels like it was yesterday. Be thankful for the memories you guys shared. Keep his memory alive and he will visit you. Praying for strength for you.
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