FEELINGS 11/30/2016

FEELINGS

My feelings are so intense

     whatever they may be

Anxiety, love, compassion

     burst deep inside of me

While others seem to shrug it off

     for me it's hard, I try

To control my every emotion

     I often wonder why

Is it because at a very young age

     my self esteem was low

Or the many disappointments

     I honestly do not know

My family life has been awesome

     of that I'm not afraid

To have a true companion

      for that is what I pray

Someone who'll be there for me

     thru thickness and thru thin

I know things won't be perfect 

     of that I'm almost certain

Respect, honesty, happiness and care

     would be some of the many things we would share 

AGING 9/2016

     Aging is a life process we will all encounter if we live long enough.  At age 69 I have seen many loved ones and friends progress through this phase of life.

     It's the beginning of settling down, a calmness in mind and body.  Wisdom is a benefit.  The elderly have lived a  long life and have seen and done things that can and will be beneficial to those who come after them.  Knowing that their lives are half over sometimes gives them the gumption to do and say things that they may have wanted to earlier in life, and to do it for as long as they can.

     Loss of independence, failing health, memory loss and appearance are among the negative aspects.  Having to depend on someone to feed, clothe, bathe, handle expenses and take care of them is very hard to cope with and is seen as taking everything away from them.  This can lead to depression, anger, aggression and in some cases violence.

      Patience, strength, compassion, love and prayer is imperative when dealing with and caring for the elderly.

BACK HOME 8/2015

In '79 I moved to LA

     a place I thought I would always stay

So many memories that I'll treasure

     so much joy, so much pleasure

But times and circumstances change

     our lives at times we must rearrange

On to Atlanta in 2014

     a part of the country I had never seen

I experienced life in another city

     I have no regrets, remorse or pity

Now in 2015 I'm in Baltimore

     where it all began in days of yore

I can't believe how much it has changed

     so very different, so very strange

A new beginning back at home

     who's to say where next I'll roam