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This poem was written by an old lady who died in a geriatric ward of an hospital in England. She appeared to have left nothing of value. A nurse packing up her possessions found this poem. The quality so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to all the staff.I love this poem and I thank you for taking the time to read it. We will all be elderly one day and I hope we are all treated with decency and care by those looking after us.
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shabba says:
By the way, I've put this one into my favorites!
Mar 15, 2009
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shabba says:
Wow, it's an amazing poem, and so true! I used to work in an eldery people home and I always kept in mind the people there had a whole life behind them and the deserved a lot of respect! 10p
Mar 15, 2009
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English Nana says:
What a really beautiful and sad poem!!
Mar 12, 2009
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Faigee says:
Beautiful poem and a great page thanks for sharing...
Mar 11, 2009
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Pelle says:
Stunning to my fav
Mar 8, 2009
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Roniiv says:
Love this poem....great page!
Mar 7, 2009
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Ferro says:
Fantastic poem!! I wish to add: When the old lady sits and recall her memories with closed eyes, the nurse may disturb her with a : "No time for sleeping, you should participate in activities." Why do we collect memories if we are not allowed to remember them:-)???? Great poem, Claudine. I will have a sign up at the aged home, next to my chair. 'Do not disturb. Reminiscing'
Mar 6, 2009
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Grandma M says:
this has got to be one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read but also the saddest. Thank you Claudine for sharing xx
Mar 6, 2009
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kpoddream says:
a fantastic poem and thanks for sharing.
Mar 6, 2009
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ACountryRose says:
wow! brought tears to my eyes. TFS both the poem and story behind it
Mar 5, 2009
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kennidee says:
Beautiful! I need to find a tissue now.
Mar 5, 2009
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trampy says:
wonderful page and poem
Mar 5, 2009
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Art Within Designs says:
This is so poignant and how true. Thanks so much for sharing the poem and the story. I am very glad I took the time to read it!
Mar 5, 2009
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Broody Hen says:
A fantastic page and poem
Mar 5, 2009
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Andunne says:
Beautiful!
Mar 5, 2009
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Jes says:
Great poem!! and thank you for the story to go with!!
Mar 5, 2009
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granny b says:
WOW, that was powerful. It brought tears to my eyes.
Mar 5, 2009
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Ashkenazi Lynne says:
fantastic...bit how my old gran was at this time last year...she usd to say she was past her sell by date.....super page...worth reading...
Mar 5, 2009
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