Tag: aging
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Six Word Memoirs
I run because because I’m frightened. I run because I’m being chased. Always adjusting. Always coping. Always running. Packing experiences into every open space. I wish someone could hug me. I can’t let go of impossible. You’ll leave me. I’ll leave first. © Glenn R Keller 2022, All Rights Reserved Image by Ulrike Leone from…
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What They’ll Tell You
They’ll tell you to take it easy To slow down To be careful You’re not what you once were You could hurt yourself Or others You’re vulnerable You’re harder to teach Naturally You should get rid of some of that old stuff It’s just clutter Just memories Just your memories Just your memory cues…the things…
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Don’t Take Their Stuff
Ernie scanned the room for what seemed like the millionth time. He was struggling to remember…anything. Lucidity came and went and he was looking for clues to fill in the ever growing gaps in his memory. But he didn’t see anything besides little gifts and trinkets that visitors left. His children and younger brother mostly.…