And wipes away a tear Wishing that a visitor Would suddenly appear Someone to say, "how are you?" And greet her with a smile Someone to sit beside her And chat a little while It's hard for her to understand Just what she's doing there What happened to her family And friends who used to care? How come she's been abandoned Like some old worn out shoe What crime has she committed? What bad thing did she do? True, she has a bed to sleep in And she's sheltered from the rain. But there's precious little else To ease her loneliness and pain She's only one of many In an oldster's home today She finds the price for longer life is much too high to pay That picture could be quickly changed If all of us would spend Some extra time just visiting a relative or friend... Who's shut away from all the things That once were held so dear And needs to be reminded That at least someone is near.. To take her by the hand and say, "How are you?" with a smile And then sit close beside her And just love her for a while.
It would be wonderful if each person who reads this page would reach out and touch the heart of some lonely shut-in, or elderly person who has no family. (If you want to experience some great "warm fuzzies," just watch the dull, teary eyes of the lonely brighten instead with tears of joy and gratitude when you sneak them a wee kiss on their sweet little cheekie!)  the way she has taught me life's lessons... For her smiles, her words of encouragement and pride, for her unconditinal love... They're all a part of the wonderful example she's been and the inspiration she will always be... (I love you, MoM!)Thanks You Paula for This Page  |
