Grandmother

in life i often
run in circles
forgetting
to sit with her
to hold her hand
(in silence)

on the way
to the hospital
in pain again
i wonder
what more can they do
(besides up her meds)

shedding the skin of life
walking towards the light
(or darkness?)
leaving her decrepit
beautiful body
i want to hold her hand
(in silence)

Reviews

[SmittyJas]

Beautiful written about someone special passing and holding on to what is left of life with every thread. Nice write.

[Dindella]

I think about this a lot. . .

[Tricia Pattinson]

A beautifully touching write. Each word pulled me into the poem as it achieves its message!

[RAOrourke]

Very emotional piece for me, beautifully done, the emotion is evident in your writing.

[Dee]

Emotional and heart felt Mary..reminded me of my own wonderful Grandmother who passed away a long while ago, but still I remember how fragile she had become in such a short time....Good choice words and clear imagery ...Bravo ...Dee

[Wandering Minstrel]

This is beautifully penned and very emotive..Good job

[Mazie]

Very touching.. a lot of food for thought about our own families/grandmothers...Very simple yet very powerful

[Ashira Macy]

This one had such a sad beauty to it. It is hard to know what we have sometimes until it is too late to appreciate it.

[Susan Beth Horvath]

this writing is descriptive and personal! You give the reader a clear picture

[anne]

this one is so heart felt....a beautiful poem which leaving a sad impression connects to the heart.....:))