Write somebody a letter, or send someone a handwritten card. Call somebody on the phone, or greet your neighbor when you’re in your backyard. Give somebody a smile, or give someone your complete attention. Stay in contact with your family, and your friends. Let someone know you’re thinking about them, especially when you haven’t seenContinue reading “Care About Someone”
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Where Am I?
My wheelchair stands in the corner of the room, next to the door. Dreadful paintings are hanging on the wall, there’s a musty carpet lying on the floor. . Where am I? Can somebody tell me which day it is today? Can somebody call my parents? (I miss them every day) . I’m sitting onContinue reading “Where Am I?”
19, You + Me
18, looking back: I tried wine for the first time. 18, looking back: The summer was so fine! 18, looking back: Making new friends and spending quality time with my family. 18, looking back: Making new decisions. 18, looking back: I finally turned 19.
Tucking You Into Bed
Here I am, I’m alone again; In this dark living room. . If you’re wondering what your father’s about? He was going to bed very soon, He’s been sleeping for hours. I’ve been weeping on this chouch for hours I’m yawning but I know I will never fall asleep, Like your daddy does so carefree.Continue reading “Tucking You Into Bed”
My Family Broke Apart
The dining table’s empty now The ash from daddy’s cigarettes are blowing in the dead garden I keep trying to brush the dirt away But it keeps showing like the tears Rolling against my cheeks . My sister moved to a busy town, far away from here My brother was working to live on hisContinue reading “My Family Broke Apart”
Ilse Dekker Poetry 