Only The Lonely

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 12 Oct 2022
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Tomorrows good intentions

aren't certain for the living,

loved ones grasp for answers

especially when left behind;

misplaced,

 

swimming in oceans of sadness;

surfing waves of emotion, not

easy when unexplored dark

clouds in whirlwind of life's

struggle take hold.

 

Deprived of warmth and loving

tenderness, growing old alone,

feeling cold – their concealed

heavy hearts to proud to be

shared, leaving solitary distress.

 

They need to know...these seekers

of answers are blessed beyond belief;

for they are watched by guardians

of moon and stars,

 

guided on their journey through

a symphony; musical lyrics

of positive instinctive strength,

that helps them once more to

feel alive.

 

***

 

I wrote this poem thinking about

the many old people during

covid lock down who were lost

and alone after losing husbands

and wives, then thinking about

how I would feel if it were me.

 

I think the answer can be found

in music that responds to how

you are feeling and brings solace,

also trusting in your own spiritual 

strengths and guardians to guide.

 

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Comments

Submitted by marandina on

"... watched by guardians of moon and stars.." Thoughtful and moving. The answers are somewhere in the afterthoughts, I am sure. [Should that be "... losing their husbands"?] Paul :) 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul, I really appreciate your comment. I'm glad you found the poem thoughtful and moving.

Thank you so much for reading and the help with my spelling, which I shall put right.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Bereavement at the lockdown time must have been very difficult especially if younger family weren't able to have much contact, but hopefully many would be inovative in ways to keep in some sort of contact - through windows, and phone, skype for some, and the presence of TV miust have been some help these days compared to if it had happened years ago.

Of course for those more alone in the world, many neighbours (now unable to go to work) did get more involved with those around them.

I think they would want more realistic guardians and comforters than the sun and the moon, though.[or, maybe you were referring to the guardians of the moon and stars?]  But the older generation do have strong memories of learning of prayer to the Saviour who came to Bethlehem and Calvary to help them, and these memories often remain clear when the recent happenings are getting hazy.  Certainly music is helpful in loneliness and stress, but also those hymns they learnt that show the way to solid comfort.

A lot of food for thought about others' needs and our own preparation for such events! Rhiannon

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

thank you for your positive feedback, it's always good to have beliefs, and I'm grateful to you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

A plalylist of life might be helpful. Songs certainly evoke memories. Poetry does that too. As you know. As you show.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

That's so true Jack, music certainly does evoke memories. I constantly find writing poetry and reading others work helps too. Sharing is caring, and I'm grateful for your feedback.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

so much empathy in this! you describe the loss overwhelming like a stormy sea very clearly, the endless cold, nothing to hold onto, everything strange and no one can help

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

you know the older I get the more I understand how old people feel. There are two older ladies that walk passed my house nearly every day at the same time, with their shopping trollies, they both have trouble walking, but they always look happy to be in each others company, and take their time chatting away. It would be good to think of myself like that when I get to their age...it's so encouraging.

You really understood where I was coming from with your insightful comment, and I'm very grateful.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for those lovely cherries Editors. They're very much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

It was especially difficult for the elderly in the lockdown and a tragedy for them  if they lost a partner. This poem is thoughtful and empathetic in their struggle to survive. Music certainly helps: it is a great comforter !

hilary      smileysad

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

you know I've known more people die during and after that period than at anyother time in my life, not due to covid, but because of other illness. My uncle died March 2020, and my aunt died at the end of 2020, but she died of cancer. Plus four friends have passed, it's so sad. I've also seen many couples split that I thought had solid relationships. I think being in lockdown really tested some couples relationships.

I love my music and don't know where I'd be without it. Memories of moments shared keep me smiling, and I thank my lucky stars for them.

So glad you can emphasis with my poem HIlary, and thank you so much for your encouraging words which are so welcome.

Jenny.