"Waiting For Someone To Care"
by Vernie Attaway ? 1990
The golden hair that once she knew
Has changed to locks of grey;
Her brittle, weakened bones demand
Attention everyday.
Arthritis aches in every joint
Bringing constant pain;
She leans upon the safety of
Her hand-carved wooden cane.
She spends her final days on earth
Alone ~~~ behind closed doors;
No one stops to say hello
Nor help her with her chores.
She counts each minute on the clock
And treasures every one;
For these will be her memories
When the day is finally done.
Her aging smile is rarely seen
Her wisdom goes unheard;
'Cause no one has the time to give
Attention to her words.
In her home, alone, she sits
While rocking in her chair;
Counting minutes ~~~ waiting for
Someone to show they care.
This poem was written by Vernie Attaway
and is ? 1990. Copying or reprinting
is prohibited without the author's
consent. Used here with permission.
You may contact the author at:
Grammie@sc.rr.com
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