Sitting by the window looking out
Over the manicured lawn green,
Black birds and robins did shout
Their calling, wanting to be seen.
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A very poignant poem David about an elderly man waiting for the end. I wrote one myself on this subject titled The Old Man alone in his Room, see what you think? Well written by you on a very sad but alas a very common situation these days.
The plight of the old and the infirm confined in the old age homes is so very moving! The greatest tragedy in life is not debilitating diseases or accidents or natural calamities, but of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for! A thoughtful dedication! !
the mental trauma one undergoes when left with none truly horrible. well defined poem. Thanks
you managed to show the pain in a very perfect manner, , , , great write
very neat and painful expression...it is devoutly wished that we should take lesson out of it! ! !
A fantastic poem about something sad but so true. And the sad thing is I don't think things will ever change.
very good poem, thanks. I invite you to read my poems and comment.
this poem presents a vivid reminder of naked realities of life