Quote from Forum Archives on September 15, 2005, 9:26 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"HOW TRUE IT IS"

 

 

Another year has passed
and we're all a little older.
Last summer felt hotter
and winter seems much colder.

 

I rack my brain for happy thoughts,
to put down on my pad,
But lots of things that come to mind
just make me kind of sad.

 

There was a time not long ago
when life was quite a blast.
Now I fully understand
about "Living in the Past".

 

We used to go to friends homes,
football games and lunches.
Now we go to therapy, to hospitals,
and after-funeral brunches.

 

We used to have hangovers,
from parties that were gay.
Now we suffer body aches
and sleep the night away.

 

We used to go out dining,
and couldn't get our fill.
Now we ask for doggie bags,
come home and take a pill.

 

We used to often travel
to places near and far.
Now we get backaches
from riding in the car.

 

We used to go out shopping
for new clothing at the Mall
But, now we never bother...
all the sizes are too small.

 

That, my friend is how life is,
and now my tale is told.
So, enjoy each day and live it up...
before you're too darn old!!

 

 

"What Not To Say"

 

 

(What not to say to someone in mourning)

 

Don't tell me that you understand
Don't tell me that you know.
Don't tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.

 

Don't tell me this is just a test,
That I am truly blessed,
That I am chosen for this task,
Apart from all the rest.

 

Don't come at me with answers
That can only come from me,
Don't tell me how my grief will pass
That I will soon be free.

 

Don't stand in pious judgment
Of the bounds I must untie,
Don't tell me how to suffer,
And don't tell me how to cry.

 

My life is filled with selfishness,
My pain is all I see,
But I need you, I need your love,
Unconditionally.

 

Accept me in my ups and downs,
I need someone to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry,
And say, "My friend, I care."

 

 

Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara

 

 

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