Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Sure she appreciated this poem. Shows her independence and will to do for herself. Like the rhymes too, simple but well placed. Notes provide more information.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2020

Thanks, Bro we are not talking on Facebook yet. If you read the last five chapters of my autobiography you would know there have been a lot more changes since this that is quite old. Appreciate the lovely review.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

How could I have missed this wonderful contest entry and tribute to your wife. I hate when I miss these, but Thank you for re-posting and giving us another opportunity to read it.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2020

Very old, Sis and contest long gone. Thanks for coming by; might get all-time best, I hope.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I can relate to Louise's situation, since I use a cane and a walker and will one day graduate to a wheel chair, due to Peripheral Neuropathy and other issues. I too have my own bathroom but it is not special. Give her my best regards and thank you for bringing us partway up to date. Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2020

Thanks Joan. Mayhap we might get "All-Time Best" on this ancient poem. I am heading to "Walker" stage myself!

reply by Joan E. on 11-Nov-2020

You go guy! Hugs- Joan

Comment from juliaSjames

Excellent

Couples find ways to adapt to changing circumstances. Facing changes together makes all the difference in life. I enjoyed this cheerful upbeat poem of a mobility challenged Queen of the house.

Hope all's well. Stay safe

Blessings Julia

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2020

Thanks Julia. She was on crutches from when she commenced walking at 4 years of age.

reply by juliaSjames on 11-Nov-2020

God bless you both

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

Nice rhyme and meter. Yes,vee are all adapting to age and the challenges it brings. Your wife courageously meets those challenges. She's fortunate to have you as her support.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2020

Hi old friend. Not sure you would have seen the last 5 chapters of Little Dog if not I suggest reading as they indicate so much more than has happened in our lives since this ancient poem. Thanks again for the lovely review.

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

I'll bet Louise was grateful for the renovation to accommodate her chair, eh?
Those kind of repairs and changes cost so darned much, but ae usually well worth it, as you found out, i am sure, Geoff.

Thanks for sharing, Mate.

Bob

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020

Thanks Bob. Fortunately, we had my bequeathed gift from my Mum's passing that paid for the new Ensuite bathroom (formerly Bed Rom 3) and our garage we had built. Sadly just a storeroom now we don't drive anymore. Actually we only had to pay ONE THIRD of the bathroom cost which was a great help.

reply by Mastery on 09-Nov-2020

:) Bob

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Geoff,

One of the things that I like so much about you is your attitude - and by extension, your wife's attitude. *smile* Regardless of what you share, you always show the bright side of things. I appreciate you~

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020

Robyn, thanks for coming by. So much more has happened since this written a looooong time ago as you would have read I think in the last 5 chapters of my autobiography "The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go."

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

We tune our ear to familiar sounds and become reliant on them and they are even comforting to us and when those sounds are gone, we miss them. You made me smile here and at least your wife is keeping her independence, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020

Thanks Dolly. Yes she is in spite of her Mother in her 80's "HELP" spelled "INTERFERENCE." Thanks for coming by.

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

This touching, ultra-concise poem conveys a message about the physical changes wrought by time and how we find new ways to cope. Note: Comes should be come.

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020

Will look at your suggestion, thanks. We have had a lot more changed since this was written if interested check the last 5 chapters of "The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go."

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

I'm glad you were able to make the house more accommodating to Louise. I bet she does sneak up on you!

A fine poem and unique in ABAB form, dear Geoff.

Sending you my best today as always and blessings to you both always,
Sal XOs....xo.....

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020

New wheelchair motor gives her away a bit these days. Thanks.