A Man Whо Diеd In A Nursing Hоmе, Lеft Sоmеthing That Brоught Thе Nursеs Tо Tеars

Old folks in nursing homes eagerly wait for visits or a simple phone call from their family, but it usually doesn’t happen, leaving them disappointed.

When this old man passes away and the nurses tidy up his room, they stumble upon something touching that brings tears to their eyes.

Among his stuff, filled with memories from a whole lifetime, they find a poem. It’s a heartfelt discovery that strikes a chord, unraveling a story of emotions over the years.

Nestled in his personal things are traces of a life fully lived, and hidden in there is a gem—a sincere poem.

As the verses unfold, the nurses get drawn into a tale that captures the core of the man’s experiences, leaving a lasting mark on their hearts.

This unexpected find serves as a reminder of the impactful stories woven into the lives of those who, often overlooked, spend their final days in a nursing home.

What do you see nurses? What do you see?
What are you thinking, when you look at me?
A cranky old man, not very wise,
What are you thinking, when you look at me?
A cranky old man, not very wise,
Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes?
Who dribbles his food and makes no reply.

When you say in a loud voice, “I do wish you’d try!”
Who seems not to notice, the things that you do.
And forever is losing… a sock or a shoe?
Who, resisting or not lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding, the long day to fill?
Is that what you’re thinking? Is that what you see?

Then open you eyes, nurse. You’re not looking at me.
I’ll tell you who I am, as I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding, as I eat at your will.
I’m a small child of 10, with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters, who love one another.
A young boy of sixteen, with wings on his feet

Dreaming that soon now, a lover he’ll meet.
A groom soon at twenty, my heart gives a leap,
Remembering the vows, that I promised to keep.
At 25, now I have young of my own,
Who need me to guide, and a secure happy home.
A man of thirty, my young now grown fast,

Bound to each other, with ties that should last.
At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone,
But my woman is beside me, to see that I don’t mourn.
At fifty once more, babies play ’round my knee,
Again we know children, my loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me, my wife is now dead.

I look at the future, I shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing young of their own,
And I think of the years, and the love that I’ve known.
I’m now an old man, and nature is cruel,
It’s jest to make old age look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles, grace and vigor depart,
There is now a stone, where once I had a heart.
But inside this old carcass a young man still dwells,

And now and again, my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys, I remember the pain,
And I’m loving and living, life over again.
I think of the years, all too few, gone too fast,
And accept the stark fact that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people, open and see:
Not a cranky old man, Look closer, see ME!

Remember, in our hearts, we are never old!

Please SHARE this amazing poem with Family and Friends!

Related Posts

ST. Wоman whо wants tо bесоmе a ‘fоrеst еIf,’ gеts Barbiе nоsе and сat еуеs in nеw ехtrеmе ρrосеdurе

The apostle Mary Magdalene is one of them.The Canadian native from Toronto experimented with the surgeon’s knife and gained notoriety for it. She asserts that she spent…

MODEL WHO CAN’T GET A JOB WITH 99% OF HER BODY INKED SHOWS OFF WHAT SHE LOOKED LIKE BEFORE TRANSFORMATION

‘Australia‘s most tattooed woman’ has revealed what she looked like before her extreme transformation. Amber Luke, who is widely referred to as the ‘Dragon Girl’, has reportedly spent $300,000…

MODEL WHO CAN’T GET A JOB WITH 99% OF HER BODY INKED SHOWS OFF WHAT SHE LOOKED LIKE BEFORE TRANSFORMATION

‘Australia‘s most tattooed woman’ has revealed what she looked like before her extreme transformation. Amber Luke, who is widely referred to as the ‘Dragon Girl’, has reportedly spent $300,000…

“АGЕLЕSS АРРЕАL: СЕLЕВRАТING ТНЕ АLLURЕ ОF ТНЕ SХY ОLDЕR WОMАN

The allure of the sxy older woman transcends typical beauty standards, celebrating maturity, experience, and confidence that often comes with age. These women, depicted in their forties,…

28 “Wаtсh-Mе-Тwiсе” Рhоtоs

Bеtina, thе еurоρеan infIuеnсеr !

Betina’s journey into the world of influencing began in her early twenties, and her rise to prominence has been marked by a genuine connection with her followers…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *