Lonely Lady Poem by Sandra Martyres

Lonely Lady

Rating: 5.0


I need you dear to patiently listen to me
I am just an old and lonely lady.
Indeed I do have family living around me
But none has time for me, a poor old lady
My children and grandchildren are always busy
Their life style leaves me feeling dizzy
They zoom around in their fancy cars
They say they need to reach out for the stars
In their high speed rat race and money chase
For me there is neither a role nor any place
My presence is cramping their life style
I need to leave and go away for a while
Then perhaps if they do miss me
They may even change their attitude towards me
If they do not, I will no effort spare
To find another home where people care
Hopefully I will then be more at ease
Among caring people, less difficult to please.
But for now my dear please sit right here
And help me to overcome my depression and fear

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

a very touching poem...this is the true situation today...the old are no more gold today

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Meggie Gultiano 25 April 2009

and i agree with Sam here..but the things are worthy now than a person. Nice insight

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Vaibhav Pandey 25 April 2009

touching poem ma'm......very relevant...10

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Sathyanarayana M V S 25 April 2009

Sandra! This is a very touching subject you have as usual done full justice to it with finely woven word structures and a clear diction. Long long ago I wrote on the same subject, viz. 'Human's are like this'. If time permits, please take a look at it. I see the present generation children to be more and more apathetic towards their elders............I wish I write more on this.

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Kesav Easwaran 25 April 2009

You have a valid point here to make, Sandra...many oldies try to follow the fastness in the lives of their younger generation keeping aloof as if they watch a car race on TV...such shows perhaps not much to their taste...good write...10

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what a beautiful write..well let me keep you company then hehe..spectacular and genuine write my friend!

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Michael Harmon 09 May 2009

Another good dramatic monologue, Sandra. You have a flare for these!

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Runita Menezes 03 May 2009

Absolutely, marvelous how true that we do not care for the ones who cared for us! Excellent write.10++++

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Dr Hitesh Sheth 02 May 2009

A Sad reality of our times.............where old age homes are flourishing and the hearts of people are shrinking......Good Write..........

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Sandra Fowler 29 April 2009

What a poignant write. Praise for your compassion and insight. 10, of course. Love, Sandra

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