Waiting, Always Waiting
life for some in a senior facility17 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
Connie, I don't know why I didn't see this before, except it was probably posted while I was too busy to visit FanStory. Anyway, I'm so glad I found it now, because I loved every line of this poem. It is a topic dear to my heart, but you've handled it so magnificently. The rhymes are unique and every word seems so perfect, while your meter flows flawlessly all the way through. I'm so impressed with your skill. This is one amazing poem.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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Connie, I don't know why I didn't see this before, except it was probably posted while I was too busy to visit FanStory. Anyway, I'm so glad I found it now, because I loved every line of this poem. It is a topic dear to my heart, but you've handled it so magnificently. The rhymes are unique and every word seems so perfect, while your meter flows flawlessly all the way through. I'm so impressed with your skill. This is one amazing poem.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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Thank you, Adonna, for such a lovely and thoughtful review. And thank you, also, for that special exceptional rating! You are always so supportive, and I truly appreciate your feedback. There is one little lady where my mother-in-law lives who is always so well-dressed, with dangly earrings, and always carrying her purse. She never smiles or looks at anyone. I've tried saying hello to her, but she doesn't respond. She was the inspiration for this poem. My mother-in-law is not very responsive to others who live there as well, but then she can neither hear nor see very well.
Thanks again, my friend, for your wonderful review. And, by the way, congrats on being nominated for Poem of the Month. I voted for your beautiful poem. Maybe the results are in; I'll have to check.
My very best to you.
Connie
Comment from mermaids
Meal time is often the high point of the day for may nursing home resident. Your poem captures the feel of waiting for meals in the nursing home. Some residents do not participate in activities but will eat meals with others.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2017
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Meal time is often the high point of the day for may nursing home resident. Your poem captures the feel of waiting for meals in the nursing home. Some residents do not participate in activities but will eat meals with others.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much, Elaine, for your thoughtful review.
Connie
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Sad. I have been visiting one for a while now. Some residents come to the table hours before service begins. Some even sleep with their heads on the table. Very little talking is heard. There is a tv, but during meals, the staff turn it off--distracting they say people won't eat.
I wish they would leave the tv on. People eat & drink at movies???
Your mother sounds like a great lady. 101? Wow! Thank you for visiting her. So many don't get visitors.
Good job with your rhymes & message in your poem. Jan
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Sad. I have been visiting one for a while now. Some residents come to the table hours before service begins. Some even sleep with their heads on the table. Very little talking is heard. There is a tv, but during meals, the staff turn it off--distracting they say people won't eat.
I wish they would leave the tv on. People eat & drink at movies???
Your mother sounds like a great lady. 101? Wow! Thank you for visiting her. So many don't get visitors.
Good job with your rhymes & message in your poem. Jan
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much, Jan, for your very thoughtful review.
Connie
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the old age where many older people are living together and have not much to do but to wait for each meal. Their only place they can call their own is their rooms.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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A very well-written poem about the old age where many older people are living together and have not much to do but to wait for each meal. Their only place they can call their own is their rooms.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you, Sandra, for your review.
Connie
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Those facilities are sad places. One of my fears is to end up in one of those places. My children say that will never happen. I tell them never say never. Well done abcb rhyme. The picture is just right for the poem. Well done Connie. Nancy
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Those facilities are sad places. One of my fears is to end up in one of those places. My children say that will never happen. I tell them never say never. Well done abcb rhyme. The picture is just right for the poem. Well done Connie. Nancy
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you, dear Nancy, for such a thoughtful review and for the six-star rating.
Always a pleasure hearing from you.
Hugs,
Connie
Comment from TAB_that's me
One thing I found with my mother in the nursing home was she and others did converse but she wouldn't wear her hearing aids. She always thought others were talking and whispering about her.
You pictured the scene perfectly with your words.
teresa
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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One thing I found with my mother in the nursing home was she and others did converse but she wouldn't wear her hearing aids. She always thought others were talking and whispering about her.
You pictured the scene perfectly with your words.
teresa
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you, Teresa, for your most thoughtful review. Like your mother did, my mother-in-law often doesn't wear her hearing aids. Often, it's because she's misplaced them and we have to go to her place and search for them. This happens quite often. In the meantime, she can' t hear so she doesn't attempt to communicate with others. It's very sad at times.
Thanks again.
Connie
Comment from l.raven
HI Connie, it truly is sad...I know people have their reasons why they put friends and family members in senior homes...but our family doesn't believe in them...sigh...101...you have truly been blessed my sweet friend...I hope my parents live that long...not me...I'm hoping for 75-80...your poem is very well written sweet girl...and the picture tells the story...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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HI Connie, it truly is sad...I know people have their reasons why they put friends and family members in senior homes...but our family doesn't believe in them...sigh...101...you have truly been blessed my sweet friend...I hope my parents live that long...not me...I'm hoping for 75-80...your poem is very well written sweet girl...and the picture tells the story...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you, Linda, for such a thoughtful review. You mentioned hoping to live for 75-80 years. Not me; I just turned 70 so I'm hoping for good health through at least most of my eighties!
Thanks again.
Connie
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I'm pretty healthy now...just allergy problems mostly...and I can live with those...LOL...you are so welcome sweet girl...love xxoo
Comment from Dean Kuch
Hey, Connie.
Every other Sunday I volunteer in a program sponsored by my church called "Adopt a Senior Friend".
What we do is visit area nursing homes to hob-knob with elderly shut-ins who either have no family left alive any longer, or for whatever reasons their families simply stopped coming to visit them altogether.
I have the honor of eating dinner with these wonderful people and I have seen first hand--up close and personal-like--the waiting game of which you've written so well here.
Would you believe that many of my adopted senior friends love scary stories and poems?
Currently I have 52 residents that I visit, in four different homes.
Believe me when I tell you this, I am far more blessed by being in their presence than they ever could be in mine.
Outstanding poem; a topic very near and dear to my heart.
God bless your 101 year-old Momma-in-law.
~Dean
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Hey, Connie.
Every other Sunday I volunteer in a program sponsored by my church called "Adopt a Senior Friend".
What we do is visit area nursing homes to hob-knob with elderly shut-ins who either have no family left alive any longer, or for whatever reasons their families simply stopped coming to visit them altogether.
I have the honor of eating dinner with these wonderful people and I have seen first hand--up close and personal-like--the waiting game of which you've written so well here.
Would you believe that many of my adopted senior friends love scary stories and poems?
Currently I have 52 residents that I visit, in four different homes.
Believe me when I tell you this, I am far more blessed by being in their presence than they ever could be in mine.
Outstanding poem; a topic very near and dear to my heart.
God bless your 101 year-old Momma-in-law.
~Dean
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you, Dean, for such a lovely review. Good for you that you spend so much time volunteering to work with these seniors. I found it interesting and a bit surprising, I must admit, that many of your adopted senior friends love scary stories and poems. Good for them! And they found just the right person to entertain them--you!
Thanks again.
Connie
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Believe me, I was just as surprised as you are, Connie, lol!
They're good folks, very thoughtful and kind.
You are more than welcome. Have a wonderful weekend.
~Dean :)
Comment from closetpoetjester
Hey sweetie. A terrific poem about the monotony that IS getting old and being stuck in one of those places.
I'm sure for those with lively minds it's hell. When the body can't keep up with the brain it makes it difficult.
I guess we're all heading there if we don't die first, right? LOL
Oh the freaking joys of old-dom and that fading me..m..or....
What was I saying?! LOL
Well rhymed as always my friend.
Hugs and much love
Phillippa
xoxoxo
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Hey sweetie. A terrific poem about the monotony that IS getting old and being stuck in one of those places.
I'm sure for those with lively minds it's hell. When the body can't keep up with the brain it makes it difficult.
I guess we're all heading there if we don't die first, right? LOL
Oh the freaking joys of old-dom and that fading me..m..or....
What was I saying?! LOL
Well rhymed as always my friend.
Hugs and much love
Phillippa
xoxoxo
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you, my sweet friend, for the always-delightful review.
You know it's always good hearing from my long-time Fanstory
friend.
Hope all is well down your way.
Lots of hugs,
Connie xoxoxo
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LOL All is well darling girl.
Just flat strap LOL
xoxoxo
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Wow, she's 101! I can't imagine living that long and being in a rest home, unable to do much of anything. I'm stuck in the house now, since I can't walk far, even with portable oxygen. No way I'd want to live that long and be helpless for another thirty years. No wonder those folks don't talk much. They're probably numb from too much monotony. Sad. No thanks. If I make it to eighty, it will be too long.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Wow, she's 101! I can't imagine living that long and being in a rest home, unable to do much of anything. I'm stuck in the house now, since I can't walk far, even with portable oxygen. No way I'd want to live that long and be helpless for another thirty years. No wonder those folks don't talk much. They're probably numb from too much monotony. Sad. No thanks. If I make it to eighty, it will be too long.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017
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Thank you, Phyllis, for your most thoughtful review.
I agree with you that I don't want to live to 101 if I can't be up and moving about.
Thanks again,.
Connie
