Hair Of Silver, Heart Of Gold

Introduction: Alzheimer's is a horrible, horrible illness. The following is devoted to the grandfather of a true friend.


Reminds me a bit of my favourite TV show Grey's Anatomy...
You'll see what I mean if you watch it, I HIGHLY recommend it. HIGHLY.


Enjoy! {Comments & followers welcome as always}


[The names have been changed to protect the identity of those mentioned]

HAIR OF SILVER, HEART OF GOLD

Dear Mr. Knight , I wish you well,

I'm sure you don't have that old people smell.

Though I'm a complete and utter stranger to you,

This little message is the least I can do.

You created a spring for your daughter to flow

And her daughter too has now spouted her own,

But awash in her tides are streaks of pain,

She needs an umbrella to trudge through the rain.

You are her umbrella, her family, her blood

Coursing through her veins, instilled with love.

She will rise from the river where she once sank,

For that, Albert, she has you to thank.

We've never met, Albert, I regret to say

And from what I hear it might be too late.

But from your descendants, the stars to your sun,

I can perceive that you are the one

Who would use their eyes to flash a smile

With an amiable aura all the while.

Like a softly-spoken Morgan Freeman,

I'm sure you're the grandfather of Amy's dreams and

I'm sorry, so sorry, that illness nested

In your head, and spread, a downright pestilence

For a good, honest family, already shook,

Before you leave, Albert, give Amy one final look

That says: Your flesh, by my love, I've always been sunning,

If I was racing for you I would never stop running,

You and your mother bring tears to my eyes

As you've made me so proud. I love you. Goodbye.

But Albert, I'm afraid you are mistaken -

In years, Callie & Amy will awaken,

Among cloisters of cloud, they'll see your face

And join you in a warm embrace.

Notes

- I used the surname Knight as Amy's favourite character in Grey's Anatomy is George O'Malley, portrayed by T.R. Knight.

I googled 'hug' and came across a gold mine of cute pics: ENJOY

Go on, laugh :D

This is the exact breed of dog I am getting - his name will be Paddy and I'm getting him as soon as I get my ass out of hospital :)

Anyway enough of the pics, I'm getting carried away, be sure to comment if you like and followers are welcome - the more the merrier.

Thanks for reading x

Boy In A Box

Introduction: Sorry I haven't been terribly frequent lately but I will keep to my promise of 3 posts a week.  I have one scheduled for Friday and Sunday so look out for them! This poem is about me being stuck in hospital, and basically I found these awesome pictures of box people and just had to write a poem about them. One of the reasons I've been less frequent with my posts is that I've returned to writing my book (or thinking about it) and Yumi is going to draw the cover. Very excited except I'm also very busy with school (OMG) and therapy - I've reached a fairly crucial point in my recovery and am working towards going on holiday in the summer. Coming up on the blog I have a Royal-themed poem and a wedding-themed short story in honour of the Royal Wedding just gone (I soooo want to be a prince). Also on the way is the final two installments of 5 Friends - No I have not forgotten about Mikli & Sage. And finally, a poem called Sands of Mine an another about a dear friend of mine's ill grandfather. Enjoy and please please please comment :) GOOD NIGHT WORLD.

A big shout-out to Batty Matty, one of the first people to comment on the blog (which really makes me feel good). Good luck to Ben, her 17-year-old son and be sure to check out her blog, its on my blog-roll on the right, it's called Anorexia Boy etc. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Read away....

BOY IN A BOX

Boy.

You're afraid

Of the gaps in the tunnel you want to slip between,

The light in the tunnel you leave unseen.

I know the feeling, I know what it means.

You are not alone.

Breathe.

A sigh of relief

For you don't lie in a ditch by a dusty track,

Battered and bruised, creviced and cracked.

Cloaked, you return, no exterior scratch,

The damage is within.

Smile.

Like always

But don't be afraid to shed tears, nor frown,

Planets to your sun, we are always around.

Grab our hands when you tumble down.

Deep down you don't want to let go.

Hold on.

In the future

The noise will numb, the pain will lessen.

When your angel, by your demon, is no longer threatened.

You've pulled through the shit but there's more where that came from.

Your engine keeps running regardless.

The box

Where you lay

Each day,

Will break

Make no mistake.

You can't slash through its sides before you're prepared.

Conserve you're strength, be patient.

You'll shatter its seal, into open air,

"One day," says your fellow patient.

Keep strong, this road's long.

We trudge together.

As I say these days,

Won't last forever.

- no notes for this one, it's pretty straightforward and there is no deep, deep meaning intended.

COMMENTS WELCOME

:)