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Skin and Bones

by Bek Williams

Skin and bones and so alone
She waits for the telephone
She waits for a ride home
Cos she's not allowed to drive

Skin and bones and nothing more
She waits by an open door
She's been waiting here before
And she doesn't even know why

Oh well, the doctors say
Nothing we can do, the doctors say
Too bad, you're just too late
Sorry, but that's how things go these days And she's just not herself She's just not herself She's just not herself These days...

10/17/2007

Author's Note: poem about my grandmother...I decided that it's finished. She passed away on November 27, and I really don't have any more to say about THIS...not right now, anyway. Enjoy.

Posted on 11/02/2007
Copyright © 2025 Bek Williams

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 11/03/07 at 02:50 PM

Great title. There is something so poignant about old folks waiting at the door for help, the next ride, the dr., - their patience amazes me and just breaks my heart. As I watch my folks slowly decline I can sooo relate to this poem.

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