poeticverse
Touch
I have never known anything more valuable than touch!! When occasionally visiting assisted living homes to play the piano for the residents, I have seen the elderly suffer not from lack of food, but from lack of affection. We never outgrow our need for touch!!
Old Friend
He lies there still
Most of the time
He lives in a rest home
This old friend of mine
Until crossing over
His life's on the line
They help keep his body
I help with his mind
I visit him often
At least once a week
Sometimes he's awake
Sometimes he's asleep
When he opens his eyes
He might even speak
As I stroke his white hair
Or rub his soft feet
It's our routine each week
(c) mBarlew
A special note: Because of an elderly family member who is very sick I have been gone often these last few weeks and unable to post, comment and reply as I like to do. I hope to catch up soon. Thanks to everyone for your thoughtfullness!
Mike
Touch
I have never known anything more valuable than touch!! When occasionally visiting assisted living homes to play the piano for the residents, I have seen the elderly suffer not from lack of food, but from lack of affection. We never outgrow our need for touch!!
Old Friend
He lies there still
Most of the time
He lives in a rest home
This old friend of mine
Until crossing over
His life's on the line
They help keep his body
I help with his mind
I visit him often
At least once a week
Sometimes he's awake
Sometimes he's asleep
When he opens his eyes
He might even speak
As I stroke his white hair
Or rub his soft feet
It's our routine each week
(c) mBarlew
A special note: Because of an elderly family member who is very sick I have been gone often these last few weeks and unable to post, comment and reply as I like to do. I hope to catch up soon. Thanks to everyone for your thoughtfullness!
Mike