The Aging Population is More than a Demographic

Aug 30, 2009 by Suzy Ogé

Posted under: Just Life, Social Issues

Strength of body and will

now a shadow of that man

fights and pleads with his eyes

we don’t speak the same language

there is understanding and love

his voice now quieted to a murmur

indistinguishable

we bear gifts and smiles

cheeks hot with tears

he is not mine to set free

he longs for his life

he is ready to go

home

four kisses and we’re gone

he waits and pleads with his eyes

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lisa August 31, 2009 at 9:29 pm

tissue please…
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