Look Beyond Troubled Times!

The times are a changing, the old lady thought. She had to do re-arranging, yes that's what her son bought! No time to say I won't go! Now a move and on her way! Feeling blue and so really low! Oh, to a Nursing Home she would stay! Mom, I love you but, can't care for you! Son we learn from life and will know! I have kids and are in a day care too! I know son this is how we must grow! Danny, my love for you will not end! I tried so hard Mom, will visit a lot! You are in my heart, don't have to mend! I have memories that's what I got! The room was run down as Mom walked in. Son she said what a lovely room! Danny looked puzzled his head did spin! Now, I can tidy up this doom! We can find another place! Son this place is mine now! Oh, grab a broom and pick up the pace. Mom you move fast! Oh, wow! Months later a Mom gets, no phone call. Where is her son Danny, she cried! Then she calls him and happens to fall! Danny can't make it too busy he lied! Dave brings a wheelchair for her to sit! She really likes him they become a pair! Yes, a car he has with her it's a hit! They go for rides and they really care! Now, Mom knits a scarf for family and kids! Friends are depressed not wanting to live. She plays a piano to start depression to rid. Yes, her friends start laughing for her give! Danny and family show up one day! Looked in her room and she wasn't there! His Mother's not there she has gone away! Oh, to take the time and to really care! His eyes filled up and began to cry! Tears with the kids and also his wife! The manager came in asked him why !My MOTHER is DEAD the end of her life! Mom walks in just forgot her knitting things!Notices Danny and the family in tears. Starts singing, Sunshine with what looked like wings. Danny grabbed her and hugged with care! I was playing an Angel in a play for kids! I like to keep active, it helps me to live! Oh, this is David we married yes, did! We are so happy, cause we always give! She told him to see what all that he had. He was shocked she was married and when? Yes, an old lady with her man in his pad. Then he cracked up with a wish for them then! Be Happy Mom, I love you two! We have a small apartment on the coast! Yes, and when we can we'll visit you! Now lets go I'm making a roast! Son LOOK BEYOND TROUBLED TIMES! There is happiness out there. You'll be blowing bubbles! Just look up, love and care!


By Marsha Neuschwanter