Creative Writing Thursday (11)
I'm not sure what inspired me to write this on the way into work. But I just thought it would be good for all to think of those that matter to you in your life. Particularly the older ones, grandparents, older ones in the hall. Let them know you care, show it. Add you creative writings for today...
Thoughts of the Withering in Autumn
As the chill of the early Autumn Morning struck my face, an inrush of thoughts hit me. But there was a tinge of happiness in me just to have the blessing of feeling that cool, moist fall morning air. Its sad I thought of how really this was a rarity now, to experiences these commonalities. But since I had been put in the home, really self being as I had known it had disappeared.
The morning chill brought back an inrush of thoughts and emotions.
Of childhood, those mornings getting on the bus, dreading the day ahead of school. That fog that often hung through the valley on those cool fall mornings. It was always disappointing, visions of disappearing as I would pass into the fog, but really it was always so clear when you walked into it.
I thought back to those days of college, when the feel of fall beaconed in the days of football, of what is really needless priority. But something that would really bring happiness to those cool, evenings … bringing in the vast array of fall colors, both on the field and off.
It used to be so great to go see those games with dad. Yes joyful indeed. The cheering the excitement. How I have missed him through the past several years. The pain the lonliness.
But loneliness is not a new feeling. With the passing of Charlotte a couple of years of go, there has never been such a presence of loneliness in my life. Especially now that they have put me here, where loneliness abounds. There are many here, but we remain incapacitated to care for ourselves, but our drive to do so creates distant stares; not allowing the person next to us enter or ever be a friend.
My dear Charlotte, the years of happiness. The fall was always a special time for us, walks through the forest floor of leaves. Just the sound of the cracking leaves and her happy laughs in my mind cant help but bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye!
I’m sure my children had my best interest in mind as they brought me here. That wretchedly cold late fall morning they brought me here I don’t like to recount. It had been 2 years since that day. But because of the stroke I guess they had no choice. It’s amazing to me how each event in your life can change things forever. But now I just sit here thinking my own thoughts…
“Sir its time to take you back in now, don’t want you to stay out to long in this cold morning air; you may catch your deaths cold” stated the nurse.
…the thought almost seemed peaceful now. If I could only let her know that the fresh air, the sparkling shimmer of water on the grass, the cascading light through the foggy morning air brought me a moment of happiness; a moment to reflect on those days gone: These things gave me a temporary feeling of those important people being back, a feeling of reason to be…
How I wished that someone would visit soon. How I wished that I could let them know I was happy when they came. How I wish that the day would soon come when once again I would be able to climb as a stag, see my loved ones, and not be a victim of this worlds sickness and my loved ones rushed lifes.
Comments
Hey Jerm, that was some pretty awesome creative writing. I enjoyed it.
Posted by: Jonathan | September 25, 2003 10:04 AM
Jeremy,
I want to Thank You and commend you for the heart-felt thoughts and feelings you conveyed in your writing today. I must say though, my heart felt a bit heavy after reading them. I've often wondered what it must be like to walk in their shoes-a person so young at heart-full of life, yet trapped inside a body that refuses to let them do just that, LIVE-and to enjoy the experiences and opportunities they yearn for. Terrifying indeed.
There is a wealth of experience, wisdom, and love that we can draw and learn from them.Anyone who has taken time to develop a close,deep friendship with any one of our dear old timers,knows what a BLAST they are to be with-so very encouraging (on both ends) and upbuilding.I wish with all my heart that more young ones would give of themselves to these faithful,deserving ones. If this system continues long enough, one day WE WILL BE THEM!
Posted by: Browneyedgirl1981 (Amanda) | September 25, 2003 12:44 PM
I liked the creative writing too. Here's what i'm thinking right now.
Everyhing's broken, from the words not spoken
to the thoughts I've not had.
I know life's not that bad,
because how do you define what's better?
I seem to be spelling letter by letter,
destruction without recompense, disaster,
somehow I've got to try to master
the person I am inside
so I can stop trying to hide.
What am I hiding from you?
What am I not hiding from you?
Chances are the person you know,
really is just another show.
Posted by: Mindless Intelligence | September 25, 2003 02:18 PM
In the spirit of jeremys nature creative writing i offer this poem done in the style of haiku.
A tree
I have seen the tree
As I walked through a place
with such grand beauty
visit my site to read the rest............
wanttowrite.org
signed by The canadian
Posted by: Matthew (the canadian) | September 25, 2003 02:30 PM
The stars make me lonely tonight
They're surrounded by beauty
They're forever bright
It's only emotion I see
They make me contemplate
Where I am in my life and where I want to be
I know there are times I should wait
But tonight I feel so lonely
I want to be lifted up
Hanging next to the moon
Won't you look up
And see me soon
I've been shining for you
I've been so far away
I've been searching for you
Hoping you'll see me today
Posted by: Laura | September 25, 2003 03:27 PM
The art in songs that never translates
Set aside to observe and debate
An elusive pattern or impalpable sound
It can always be heard but never be found
And the song says: If you don't fit in here, please come inside...
Enjoy the saftey; in here you can hide
So if you are in need of a soft escape
From a exhausted or destructive mindscape
In here we can help with your dealing
A place where theres love, compassion and healing
~Me
Posted by: Jen | September 25, 2003 04:46 PM
Old people can rule. but realistically, it takes some insane compassion and straight up not being self concience to sit with someone who cant talk, respond or initiate.. and have a good enough time for the both of you. especially if they arent family, someone thats been in your life when they were well. tough subject jerm
(a day late as always)
we should ve hauled the jeremy springer show to a nursing home.
Posted by: amber | September 27, 2003 10:26 AM