Surrounded by lush gardens,
The nursing home stood
Stark-bleak-lifeless
Mirroring the old souls
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Very sad, but superb poem. Very admiring of the tragic ironic twist of 'adjusting' and 'lush gardens'. -chuck
A very moving and expressive poem Stanley, you write about a difficult situation and I know just how you felt about it, I had to do the same with my Mother, and one feels such a guilt, but they can no longer survive out in the harsh world. Very well written and a great read. Love Ernestine XXX