Mother called tonight;
told me she and Dad were moving,
selling the house
they've lived in for twenty-six years.
It's a retirement apartment,
with a meal delivered each day,
lots of people our age;
that is what she said.
Her voice was filled
with the excitement of the new.
But, my heart was scared.
Old is not something
you ever want your parents to be.
Their old life was mine too,
and, I am not quite ready
to leave it behind.
It is where I grew,
and I thought,
time was on our side.
Forever feels like tomorrow now.
© Debby Sorensen Carlson
reworked 3/27/07
Author notes
I wrote this before my Mother passed in July. It speaks of the changes happening for all of us.
Please tell me what you think
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A great heartfelt write, and I am so sorry for your lost. I can relate to a certain degree, I know that the house where I grow up at holds so many different memories that I was crush when I returned and saw that they had torn it down. I understand....
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darryl
Thank you Darryl.. It is hard seeing a major part of our lives.. gone. Blessings. d
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Such a beautiful and heartfelt piece. It is a true poem full of love for your parents. Sorry for your loss as I lost my Dad some years back. Great job.
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Free
Thank you.. and I am sorry for your loss too. Losing a parent is life changing; no matter what your age. God bless, Debby
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It is just the opposite here. I wish I had spent more time with my Mother.. I spend alot of time with my dad now.. hind site is 20/20.. My advice.. enjoy your Mother. Allow this time to be a time of joy for both of you even if it is just sitting and watching tv together. My sincerest well wishes for both of you.
Thank you very much for reading and commenting. It means alot. Debby -
I wish that I had more time with my father before he passed away, now I try to make more time for my mom. She is ill now and I try to help but memories make me sad. I liked that you were not afraid here just showed a little intrepidation!
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Bittersweet memories
Where do the moments go? It is a blessing that we have our moments to return to and to cherish. As hard as it was for you to live through this moment, it is a blessing to be able to recapture it in poetry. Now you can return there at will.
Forever does feel like tomorrow....I am not quite sure how the time has passed me by. Life is so impossible to figure out. I am so thankful that I have the Lord to turn to for comfort and answers. I am so grateful I have the Lord to give me my tomorrows forever.
Well done dearest friend.
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HI Jo.. I used to think that there was so much time for everything. Wrong.. and the time that is now is fleeting and holds no assurances. Only Christ holds that. When I think I have lived over half my life, I am in awe. ANd after Mother passed, the woman I thought would never die- I realized we are all mortal .. at least on this earth. Thank God for the eternity I will spend in heaven with all those I love. Thank you Jo. I love you..debby
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Places of Memories
Isn't it amazing how attached we can become to a "place" and the people we fixt to those places? They become the place that, when we visit, we feel as though we have come home. Sadly, that all changes when moves become necessary.
I sensed this could not have been written sine July of last year; so, thank you for the note. But, back to your fine poem; we all can identify in some way or other. Alas, we never lived in one place long enough for my grown children to have become attached to a home. As Maria tells me, she feels that she is home wherever I am living.
That was soooo sweet of her to tell me that.
Just one little flaw, dear Sis: "and I, am not quite ready" -- comma needs to follow "and," rather than "I." Gees! It is sooo rare for me to have to include critique suggestions on your work. 
Much love and hugs, SisB♥n 
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Bonnie
I moved so much as a child. I also felt at home wherever I was but.. after my parents settled in one place and bought this house; it became a resting place and more importantly where they always were.
I appreciate the crits. We do not always see what others do and I for one.. want to know if something is not right.
Thankyou.. love and hugs,d
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I know what it feels like to have a relative in a retirement home, although my parents aren't near old enough to be put in one. My grandmother was in one for a while before she finally passed away. So, I sort of know where you're coming from with this. Still, I loved your word usage in this, and how you mentioned your sadness at losing the familiar house that you grew up in. Wonderful job.
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Echoes..
Thank you very much.. It is hard no matter whether it is a parent or grparent. Life changes but we are not always ready.. when it comes to things like this. Blessings. debby
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Great job!!!I may not have a mother at that age, but my grandparents are and I don't know what I'll do when I lose them. This piece is fantastic. I'm glad that I read it.
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Memories..
Thank you.. Blessings to you. Debby
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This has touched my heart...for I too have lost my mother...change is so hard...and the final change that comes with death, I don't think anyone can prepare for that...nicely done, thanks for sharing
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Pruedence
Yes, it is hard and I am sorry for your loss . Thank you.. and God bless. Debby
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This is very heartfelt and I can understand what you are writing about. Change is sometimes good, but more often not. This is a well-written poem. Great job!
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Jenerali
Thankyou very much !! I appreciate that.. blessings. Debby
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