she’s so not bothered
by the arthritis in her knee
she’s happy with her brand new glasses
cuz that means she can see
pretty fish swim in their tank
lots of meat in the freezer
she worries not about grey hair
it don’t make her an old geezer
her favourite foods are in the fridge
there’s a roof over her head
& when she wants to sleep at night
she’s got a big warm bed
she’s got a job she likes
that helps to pay the bills
& the blessing of free health care
to take care of any ills
can’t forget that lovely garden
with its sweet-smelling flowers
here she finds her greatest peace
digging & weeding for hours
does she miss her family?
hell yeah – they were there first
sometimes she misses them so much
she fears her heart will burst
but there are many folk who love her
she thinks this every day
folks whose smiles hold her up
when grief wants to stay
when her tears fall,
when there’s nightmares,
when heart breaks & bleeds,
her mother’s memory reminds her
that she has everything she needs
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