SITTING RECLUSIVE

The joys of growing older.

SITTING RECLUSIVE
 
Gathering mem'ries
Like children in snow,
Everythings' dusted
With things we all know.
We have a lesson
To learn and to live...
Life is much sweeter
 When we start to give.

Holding on tight
To the things we've acquired,
Sitting reclusive
Now that we're retired...
Will not give purpose
To life at the end.
We need each other,
Like brothers and friends.

Getting up early
to start a new day,
Sharing His love
With our friends on the way.
This is the life
He has meant us to live...
Trusting and loving,
 And then to forgive.
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© 2017 Sharon Peeples

Reviews

[Drcicarlo]

Throughout this piece I stumbled across an abundance of lessons. I have always feared growing older for many reasons. One of the many reasons I have pondered over is something I have witnessed while with patients, or my own grandparents-- I do not want to lose function or ability. However, after reading your piece I can finally see where my logic is flawed, and where I went wrong. There is so much good that comes from aging. A cliche benefit is wisdom, but there also begets patience, and truth. On another note your literary device and organization is pristine. I enjoyed this read immensely. Thank you for sharing.

[Miss Sharon]

What a lovely review! Thank you kindly. ~Sharon

[Tazeen Ahmed]

When human beings reach a certain age, they love, trust and forgive more!
It's a chronological stage of life where people need their loved ones more.
I simply love your poems. They are out of the blue, simple to understand and meaningful.
We ought to respect elders.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece!

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful and complimentary review of this piece! Thank you so much. ~Sharon

[jacob erin-cilberto]

reminds me of the 70 years my folks spent together...and how they were the last several years...sitting together in the tv room...my dad reading his book, my mom knitting.

thanks for that vision.

j.

[Miss Sharon]

Ah yes...except my vision is of Dad watching sports on TV and Mom reading a book. Thanks for the memories. ~Sharon

[Aishwarya Prem]

This is sweet and very peaceful...reminded me of my grandparents who were crazily in love with each other....thanks for this poetry Sharon :)

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for such a kind review! ~Sharon