2024 Gypsy's Tanka
Viewing comments for Chapter 41 "Visiting Hours"*
7 total reviews
Comment from Mike Stevens
Another fine poem, Gypsy.... "With eyes full of longing" what a great phrase. Perfect. It's sad that our society revolves around youth and older people often turn invisible
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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Another fine poem, Gypsy.... "With eyes full of longing" what a great phrase. Perfect. It's sad that our society revolves around youth and older people often turn invisible
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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Thank you very much , Mike
Gypsy
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Gypsy, your poem is filled with truth and good sensory appeal.
Whether a person is in a hospital for a long time, they are in a nursing
facility, or they live alone, waiting and hoping for a visitor can be
lonely, and sometimes disappointing when no One shows.
Perfect photo choice. Well done. Xo. M
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Hi Gypsy, your poem is filled with truth and good sensory appeal.
Whether a person is in a hospital for a long time, they are in a nursing
facility, or they live alone, waiting and hoping for a visitor can be
lonely, and sometimes disappointing when no One shows.
Perfect photo choice. Well done. Xo. M
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you very much, Margaret
Gypsy
Comment from shelley kaye
love the in the corner line... everything in my bedroom has it's own corner - desk corner... bed corner... entertainment/recreation corner (tv and wii lol)
i like corners lol
that said, she looks sad...
sad when older people have no family...
great tanka with excellent imagery
thank you for sharing
shelley :)
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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love the in the corner line... everything in my bedroom has it's own corner - desk corner... bed corner... entertainment/recreation corner (tv and wii lol)
i like corners lol
that said, she looks sad...
sad when older people have no family...
great tanka with excellent imagery
thank you for sharing
shelley :)
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you very much, Shelley
Gypsy
Comment from GWHARGIS
I've seen that happen. My own former daughter-in-law hasn't seen her father in two years. He was in a nursing home in the very town she lives in. Said it hurt to see him like that. I asked her to imagine how he feels. Must be terrible to feel discarded. Touching poem. Gretchen
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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I've seen that happen. My own former daughter-in-law hasn't seen her father in two years. He was in a nursing home in the very town she lives in. Said it hurt to see him like that. I asked her to imagine how he feels. Must be terrible to feel discarded. Touching poem. Gretchen
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you very much, Gretchen
Gypsy
Comment from RJ Heritage
For anyone who has been in a hospital or other institution that has visiting hours, this may be very relatable. To me, it certainly relates in a personal way.
I can just imagine how it must feel for an elderly person who has given much of her youthful and letter years to her children and society.
Sad really.
RzJ
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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For anyone who has been in a hospital or other institution that has visiting hours, this may be very relatable. To me, it certainly relates in a personal way.
I can just imagine how it must feel for an elderly person who has given much of her youthful and letter years to her children and society.
Sad really.
RzJ
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you very much, RJ
Gypsy
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem paints a picture of solitude and longing so well. The image of an elderly woman alone in a corner during visiting hours is so touching. The act of looking through the window with eyes full of longing is such a powerful image.
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Your poem paints a picture of solitude and longing so well. The image of an elderly woman alone in a corner during visiting hours is so touching. The act of looking through the window with eyes full of longing is such a powerful image.
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you very much (*÷*)
Gypsy
Comment from lyenochka
That's so awful when nursing homes have those visiting hours and some are never visited. Perhaps they don't have relatives living anymore or perhaps they are forgotten by them. You portrait of lonely longing is well done.
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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That's so awful when nursing homes have those visiting hours and some are never visited. Perhaps they don't have relatives living anymore or perhaps they are forgotten by them. You portrait of lonely longing is well done.
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you very much (*÷*) big sister. I hope you are having a great weekend. Tomorrow is a holiday.... yay
Love
Marival
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Yay! Enjoy your time with Atticus!