A Robot named Charlie

A Robot named Charlie

A Poem by Patricia Wedel
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Mechanical feet and arms that lift on a prayer...

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We sleep in a tree house high up on the second floor 

Crepe Myrtle blooms just outside the window... 

A Cathedral ceiling holds our prayers... 

We have a Chairlift named Charlie that 

carries us up from the first floor where we 

hustle and bustle our day away.  

However when the dusk of evening 

shadows play, we rely on Charlie to 

lift us up to rest and nurse our blues away... 

when age has taken hold and our muscles 

give away to arthritis in our knee.  

Believe me... our friend Charlie Chairlift   

saves the day.  

© 2019 Patricia Wedel


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love the cathedral ceiling, Pat! this is so bitter sweet to me ... i feel grateful for each and every day; but it is hell on the down hill slide ... joints slip and break .. muscles cramp and ache .. yes! thank the Lord for the Charlies of the world .. love and peace on ya

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Einstein Noodle

4 Years Ago

ahahaha as for me...i'll never grow up! https://youtu.be/5MOGGnOvGis
thanks for the gel pad t.. read more
Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

haha... I like to "grow down" at times and plant my
roots where the flowers grow and birds s.. read more
Einstein Noodle

4 Years Ago

back at ya Pat..truly!



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These are the most complimentary words I've heard about a robot since the days of Robby. (Remember that one from long ago?) Now you've me made want a tree house! This poem makes me smile.

Posted 4 Years Ago


I'll wager those Myrtles are majestic these days with all of this heat, rain and humidity of late:) the unfortunate side effect of all this humidity is aching joints:( my family's cabin (more like a chalet) was like that... vaulted cathedral ceilings and a loft style bedroom I can still hear the creek of my fathers bones as he would amble his was up the spiral stairs. Thank goodness for the charlies Patricia

Posted 4 Years Ago


A great tribute to a robot that acts as a helping hand to the elderly. I enjoyed this, especially the last lines at the end.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

Thank you Hasan for your kind review. Pat
WOW! This is so original! I think it might be the only poem written to worship this lifesaver for many! You are so clever. This is written with such quiet affection, the reader comes away almost adoring Charlie! I love how you paint a mood for each of the two stories of the dwelling, which kinda felt like a metaphor for my life being bipolar (ups & downs) and also having fibromyalgia (good & bad days). I love thinking about it as being on different floors of my being! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

dear Margie... you are so delightful. Yes, one of my poet friends suggested that I name my Chairlif.. read more
barleygirl

4 Years Ago

I love this share! I relate to many of the locations you mention. My mom lived in Novato for the las.. read more
Modernization has its perks, and you have demonstrated one.


Posted 4 Years Ago


Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

dear Cherrie... how charming to stop by... yes,
we are fortunate to have "Charlie Chairlift".. read more
Cherrie Palmer

4 Years Ago

... and sister the heart is where it counts,nof course a little cushion on the joints go along way. .. read more
Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

Thanks, Cherrie... sis... be blessed... for goodness
sake... Amen x
A Cathedral ceiling holds our prayers. Chairlift named Charlie that carries us up from the first floor to others is very pleasing and we have sweet view about. This story poem about a robot makes readers very emotional. You have very brilliantly expressed your perception. This is great that Charlie, the friend of yours and ours saves the day. An excellent poem is very beautifully penned. ..100/100

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

dear Mahakul... you have rendered a very gracious review of A Robot named Charlie. As we grow into .. read more
What a lovely gentle and feel good poem Patricia. You have spun some magic on what is a painful and debilitating condition. With your friend Charlie to transport you to yourttee house you can face anything.
All the best. Alan

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

dear Alan... thank you for your charming review.
Charlie is so strong and I trust him to ca.. read more
They are truly designed to uplift feet and bodies as your poems uplift our spirits and pschyche in positive ways. As you celebrate freedom of movement at ease, we easily realize its value and how valuable it is. Keep us moving freely in your words.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

Hi Sami... I enjoyed the exercise before, and now I
love the freedom of feeling like a butte.. read more
Sami Khalil

4 Years Ago

Wow! You are welcome Patricia...

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