Tag: elderly
member name: HGM Moya Goatley
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April 26, 2006 04:47 AM EDT --
Today is the day when I go to clear out Mimi's flat and choose those bits and pieces which mean most to her. I shall take them with me when I ferry her from the hospital to her new abode and together . . .
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June 15, 2006 01:21 PM EDT --
"How is she"? I asked
"She's taken a new 'old girl'
Under her warm wing.
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June 20, 2006 04:57 PM EDT --
"Ah! Freedom" she breathed.
After a while "Where am I"?
A freedom too far!
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November 12, 2006 05:51 PM EST --
The last time I went to visit Mimi we sat together in the sitting room of the residential home.
"Would you like to go for a ride"?
There was a long pause.
"No" she . . .
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May 19, 2006 03:37 PM EDT --
I'd like to have a funeral like that,
Like the one the old man, like Eric had
Where we talked of his life and we all sat
In an atmosphere - not overly sad.
Tasteful it was with music so lovely. . . .
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June 23, 2006 03:07 PM EDT --
Over the hill's brow
And facing the sea, she said
"Let's drive straight ahead.
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June 20, 2006 04:46 PM EDT --
'Twas a Mimi day,
We strolled salty seaside steps,
Smiled...then she forgot.
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August 16, 2006 07:25 AM EDT --
I have paused, cogitated and battled with what you may think is uncharacteristic shyness and I have made a decision. If you click on www.amazon.co.uk and then search for Moya Goatley or Basket . . .
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April 04, 2006 07:24 PM EDT --
"Why are you so very old"? asked the child.
"I've lived a long, long time" said her great-grandmother, bending to tighten her boot-straps.
"Will you tell me all about the . . .
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May 15, 2006 05:35 PM EDT --
"Do I know you, dear?
Never mind, you are welcome,
Whoever you are".
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April 04, 2006 07:31 PM EDT --
In a row of jewelled, wheelchair-bound women at the old peoples' party, Gracie sat hearing the music of another age.
"Alright Gracie"? shouted the young man volunteer.
"May I have . . .
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April 25, 2006 05:41 PM EDT --
Mrs Gilbert was a trial to her son.
"I've always had my own front room" she would say, "Too old to change now".
Bob Gilbert frowned as he drove towards the block of flats where . . .
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April 01, 2006 06:05 PM EST --
I am an old clock
Ticking away - but the arms
No longer function.
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April 13, 2006 08:44 PM EDT --
Mimi, my husband's aunt is in hospital. She is 91 and until just recently she was the sharpest tool in the box. Now she is bewildered because she has lost her memory and has to be reminded . . .
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April 13, 2006 08:49 PM EDT --
How can she explain
She means on earth when she says
"Don't want to be here"?
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April 27, 2006 03:33 AM EDT --
A room with a loo
And such a beautiful view!
What more could one ask?
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April 12, 2006 02:29 PM EDT --
Last evening I had a pleasant surprise. I went on the net, on Amazon UK to get Beryl's book The Scent of God. I can't wait to read it but it's not published here until May11th apparantly. . . .
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April 27, 2006 03:37 AM EDT --
Going 'round the bend
But don't feel bodily ill.
Lost my memory.
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May 13, 2006 05:17 AM EDT --
Had to keep the cups
That had been filled with strong tea
And given with love.
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