A poem on how my father’s move has been going and a surprise review from Suma Reddy, The Bio-Blogger!
I’ve written several poems about my dad’s challenging move and sent them to him which he’s found respite in thankfully, unlike my book. š„¹š I may post the others at some point as well. This is the second of 2 dumpsters. The other one was 3 times the size. It was sad to see how much stuff went into the land fill. There is a huge dilemma with so many places not taking recyclables any more. Truly crushing.
Canāt catch my shadows
of a million dreams,
no matter how much I try.
The bitter pill
tears me apart
at the seams.
Lifeās frailties,
shatter me in pieces.
Glass shards pierce
through my skin.
Years of acquiring,
disappear at
at moments notice.
My life belongings,
now live
in a dumpster.
I am more than my belongings
as I squint
through the tears.
Broken,
Lonely,
dizzy,
confused;
Iām forced to leave my home Iāve loved
for all these years.
I planned to die here.
Iāll miss my neighbors and I thought my soul mate.
home is where my heart is and
I know my way around (I’m almost blind).
They say Iāll be better off,
Iāll find my balance and shed the past,
Iām not not certain thatās true,
it surelyā¦ā¦ā¦
isnāt easy.
Unlike my Dad, Suma and most everyone else I know so far has found my book extremely useful and I’ve gotten 5 Star reviews, thankfully. I’ve been friends with Suma for quite a long while and her infectious love for life and relationships always send messages of encouragement, honesty and hope. She had taken a necessary break for awhile and is now back spreading her love and wonderful poetry and stories through the blogosphere. She is truly a Princess which is my nickname for her since she calls me her Queen.
Snippet of Suma Reddy’s Review on my book, Re-Create & Celebrate
āRecreate and Celebrateā is more than just a book; it is a life-changing experience. Cindy Georgakas has masterfully crafted a guide that empowers, motivates and uplifts readers to unleash their inner potential. Her realistic approach and life coaching skills will inspire individuals from all walks of life to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and celebration.In a world that often feels overwhelming, āRecreate & Celebrateā offers a guiding light, reminding us that within our own personal stories lies the power to recreate our lives and celebrate the extraordinary beings we are meant to become. Happyā¦.. Reading! š„°
To hear her entire review please go here to read the rest.
Thank you so very much Suma for your wonderful review. I’m so very honored by your wonderful review and friendship!ā£ļøā£ļøā£ļø
Tomorrow I’m going with Renee to the hospital for her scheduled C-Section and to meet Grand baby number 2. I’ll keep you posted and share her babies arrival on Fun-Fri-Yayyyyy!
Everyone is asking what Bhlat named her baby. I’d like to know as well. It’s week 3 and I hear today is the deadline but I haven’t heard a word so I’m going with Puddin Tane, ask me again and I’ll tell you the same.
āIn fact āpudding tameā and variants (pudding/puddin’ [and] tame/tane/tang) are used today with the sense āI won’t tell you my nameā (e.g., often as a. ‘handle’ or pen-name on the Internet, = āAnonymousā). The expression was. used in the āX-filesā TV program in 1999.
Until Friday, have a great rest of the week.
Stay Safe and Blessed,
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Cindy
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Beautiful post please like my post freinds
Thank you so much.. I’ll check them out.., š
Another grand-baby?!?! Yippee yeahhhšŗššŗ
A beautiful share on the review of your book! Hope sales are going well.
Thank you so much Dawn.
Yes, I was thrilled, Me too. no time to check .. š„¹š
Your poor dad. I could really identify with your poem. Getting rid of my parent’s stuff was hard, but now we have two households full of stuff. Yikes. Our poor son when we get to that point!
I know it’s tough on him Marsha.. thanks a lot. Oh man, I swear I will not do this to my kids.. Sad when you don’t make choices and others make them for you.. Oh my the never ending stuff. ā¤ļø
My mom was genius in that respect. About 20 years before she passed, she started giving things away, including her prized piano. My brother about had a cow, but I reminded him that he didn’t play the piano and even though I did, I could get a different one if I wanted one. The people that got it really needed one for their three children. You couldn’t say you liked anything at Mom’s house, or you might walk away with it! LOL It made our lives so easy at the end.
I have dealt with a hoarding tenant and parent. It is really tough to make choices for those who can’t or won’t make choices. I am sorry that you had to make these choices for your dad. I had to make those choices for my mother. My husband can’t believe how quick I can empty a room. Congrats on the grandbabies.
Beautiful hon and lots of luck tomorrow.
Thanks dear Gabriela.. so much appreciated. Dreams have been active! š
Heartfelt and heartwrenching Cindy … I know the emotions of leaving your longtime established home … I had to vacate “our” home of 37 years … that’s 11 years ago now, and finding my present little Villa (6 years ago) has been a comfortable result for me
https://youtu.be/uFCqvsT3z7Y
Thank so much Ivor and yes, you know well. so hard! I’m happy you are loving it now.. šš„š
Cindy it’s great poem.I just need your advice,can you suggest any book,any you tube link or any other reference material for writing poem.I would also like to write one poem but I would like to learn and know of basics of writing good poetry.
Thank you so much Prakash! I appreciate that. I know there are many books out there and rules of the trade but I just write from my heart. You have a great heart and lots of great posts and inspiration. Try meditating and ask the words to come. That’s my way.. š
A very poignant poem Cindy, encapsulating the feelings of giving up on a full life and moving to a new home.
Congratulations on a wonderful review.
And lots of love and best wishes for the safe arrival of the grand baby # 2. Hugs.
Congratulations on the beautiful 5 stars review, Cindy! š
Many emotions and life events you are gracefully moving through, Cindy. I imagine writing is helping. āØ Emotional poem. ā¤ļø Best wishes tomorrow! š¶š» Suma did a fine job! It has been wonderful to read her again.
The poem is beautiful and so is the review. Congratulations on your achievements.
Sending prayers for the family and baby on board š»š»
Always enjoy your posts Cindy and your poem about your father struck close to my heart..Just beautiful and a sad reality for most who will not live out their last years where they had planned to. How exciting you will be receiving Grandchild 2 tomorrow. Lots of blessings and best wishes for mom & baby…(grandparents too:)
SMiLes Dear Cindy Wonderful Review of Your Book And
Very Soulful Account In Poetry of Your Father’s Challenges
Moving on to Assisted Living And Indeed Losing Much of
His Living Independence too Fortunately Both my
Father and Mother Were Able to Stay
at Home Through the End and
Dear Lord my Cousins
Still Taking Care of a Mother
at Her Home With Alzheimer’s Disease
at Nearly 90 Years-Old Doing the Care at Home for
Nearly a Decade With Their Father (my Father’s Identical Twin)
in the Same Condition in their Home Until Recently at 88 Years of age too…
Passing Away At Home Last Year…
My Father Dropping Dead
in His Home at 81 Before
The Ravages of that Disease
Bringing Total
Infirmity to Him…
My Mother Beating my
Sister at 82 in Scrabble
Days Before Her Death
Undiagnosed Stage 4 Breast
to Bone to Bleeding Brain Cancer
All She took Was a Bayer Aspirin
Now and Then For Two Years During All that Pain
Just Explaining it Away as Arthritis A Mind A Valuable
Gift to Exercise Life-Long i’m Surely Not Gonna Drift Away
Like So Many Retired Folks Do Eyes Glued to FauX News and the Such
A Retirement
Hobby For
So Many
Where i Live Indeed..:)
A very moving poem, Cindy š„°
Your poem to your dad made my heart sad. But then I laughed that he doesn’t care for your book. He sounds like a character! Congrats on another baby in the family!! Maggie
You captured the wide-range of emotions that go with times like this. But, from smiles to tears, it’s something we go through …. and someday we will be the center of the event. Good luck to Renee!
Sorry your dad had to see that.
Your poem is lovely. Glad he liked it.
The review is amazing. Congratulations š warmly. Blessings to you.
Grandmama. Again congratulations. šš½
Beautiful post! I felt it in my heart! <3
Your poem is beaautiful and touched my heart. Great review.
Impactful poem!!
A mesmerizing share
Your book deserves all the praises ā¤ļø
Beautiful poem. It is awful to throw that stuff away. The waste. We have a Vets group that picks up lots of stuff, for which I am thankful. I rarely have to throw good pieces out.
Love the poem, Cindy! I wish your father well in this difficult transition!
Looking forward to baby news! <3
Beautiful, emotional poem, Cindy, and Congrats on the wonderful review. So happy for you! Keeping you in prayer and positive thoughts. š©·
Thank you so very much Lauren! I’m glad you liked it and appreciate the happiness on my review. Much appreciated right now Lauren. ā¤ļø
I can relate to today’s poem and how your dad feels, Cindy. It’s never easy to see our belongings disappear over time or all at once. A friend once told me to take a picture of the special items. It isn’t the same but still a good idea. Congrats on another 5-star review for your book. You deserve each one.
No it really isn’t easy that’s for sure. i love that idea to take pictures. The sad part is there really wasn’t one thing I would want there and the things I may have taken got junked.. My daughter did take some lights and a globe for her classroom. Thank you so much. That was a nice feeling and thank you so much Mary.
A beautiful post, Cindy – from sad to glad. I’m sorry to hear about your dad and what he is going through. The glad part is your successful book and a new grandbaby. Woo hoo!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Eugi/. it is tough for sure.. that was a nice boon to the day and yes baby is here safe and sound. xo šš¼ā¤ļøšš¼ā¤ļø
My pleasure, Cindy! š
I’m late on this one…blessings still… to you all and the newest baby šš¤
another wonderful review, Cindy. š
your poem is lovely… touching šš¤
Thanks for being here Destiny/. Late is my middle name… you’re remember if you read my book.. lol… Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so very much. ā¤ļø
truly a pleasure š¤š¹š
Oh Cindy, what a beautiful and heartwarming review. šš¼ With everything that’s going on these days, this review is certainly one to lift your spirits. Take care Super G-Mama! š±āš Don’t forget to slow your roll when you need to Puddin’ Tane!!! ššš¤£ Hugs and smooches dawwwwlinkkkk!!! š„°šš
Thanks tons Dawwwwlink!!!! ā¤ļø i think I responded to this but not sure it went through/š
Hey girlfriend. Thanks for commenting as always. Nope, didn’t see anything come through. I checked my SPAM folder and nothing there. But honey chile, you’re good. You know how technology can go “muy loco” sometimes! š±šš² Hugs and smooches! š
It really isn’t easy, after a certain age life becomes incredibly difficult. Your father is very lucky to have a daughter like you who is trying so hard to take the best care of him possible.
It really does Pooja. Itās not easy when youāre in pain and life changes. Thank you so much. I do the best o can which often doesnāt feel like enough but itās as much as I can do.. š
It’s still a lot. I know a lot of people who wouldn’t even do as much as you do. You really go out of your way to care for your parents and family š
I really appreciate you noticing Pooja!!!!šš¼ā¤ļøšš¼ā¤ļø
I’m not sure what to say?
Your poem is well written, but life is not.
Why are there no places taking recyclables? That seems wrong…sinful.
Congratulations on your book’s success, Cindy!
Best to you and your dad!
Me either! I totally agree! Unfortunately, I didnāt write the script. Thank you so much Resa!!! š
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Parents are the worst critic. Hope all go good with Rene and baby 2 is healthy!
True thank Sheereen. Thank you Sheereen. It was a tough one but the main thing Renee and baby are healthy and doing well…. xo
I am so happy to hear that!
Hi Cindy, a very poignant poem. Donāt worry about your dad not liking parts of your book, itās okay and everyone is entitled to their opinion. At least heās been honest. I hope the birth has gone well. šŖ»š
Thank you so much Robbie. That’s so true and I can’t make up for it but i do try. I so much agree. The birth was brutal but mother and baby are safe and sound, thank goodness!ā¤ļø
Iām sorry to hear that but at least they are both well ššš
What a sad poem! I remember how hard it was to go through my father’s belongings and get rid of things (my aunt actually did the work) when he went into a nursing home with Alzheimer’s. We could not leave him at home because my stepmother refused to take care of him, let home health into the house, or encourage him to eat. She was, in fact, trying to kill him off. Although APS was involved, it took a while for a judge to order him into a nursing home for his own safety and care. It was the right decision. My aunt forced my stepmother out of the house and sent her packing. That opened up an APS case against HER. The whole thing was a big mess.
wow Dawn, this is a horrible story. I’m so sorry. It really is hard to witness to this. it’s also hard to try to be the only one available to help navigate safe passage to the next place. There is only one of me and I’m beyond stretched yet keep trying to accommodate. i’m so glad your dad found safety and your stepmother got schooled. Nicely done and such a mess is right! ā¤ļø
Yes, it was a stressful situation, alright! Thanks, Cindy!
It sure was!!! Youāre welcome dear Dawn!! š
Heartbreaking poem….and one that resonates as we’ve spent the last few months sorting through my brother’s estate, filled with his things and many from my parents as well. Not easy to sort through someone’s life š
Awesomeš¤, very nice one dear Cindyš, great tribute to your father memories….
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It’s really a heart touching poem, sad to hear about the situation that he is going through. Leaving behind a place with so many lovely moments and memories must be really tough. Life is such letting us to move on and live with new chapters everytime. Sending him my warm thoughts and virtual hugs during this difficult time.
Love you my Queen, you are the super power to handle everything together in your unique way at a time. Bows foreign sooo positive n powerful inspiration ā¤ššššš
A wonderful review of your book Cindy.
Thanks so much Mich!
Yes I was pleased as well!
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Beautifully written,my dear Cindy!!I am happy that you have very much good friends.say my regards to them.
But your poem is heart touching as heart feels pain.plz,be brave .May God blesses you.with loveā¤ļøš¹š¤š¹ā¤ļø
Thanks you so very my my dear friend for your kind words and regards to my friends. I”m glad you could feel my poem and I appreciate your prayers and loveš„°š„°šš
Happy to get your nice response.Welcome you and your all friends.ā¤ļøšššššā¤ļøš„°š