My life of pulls and tugs Wanting to be everywhere at once and nowhere alone All at the same time. My Mom so old needs so much Loving hands needed always Care and love and the gentle touch. And cooking and laundry and doctor's appointments And medicine and shopping And mail and cleaning and paperwork. And then there is my life Responsibilities Responsibilities of other family Responsibilities of the work world. And last of all There is me And my little needs And my little pleasures My life of pulls and tugs. We do not dare To look forward To when we too are so old To wonder what will be when we need Loving hands The care and love and the gentle touch.
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