In days of yore she would have been
condemned by neighbours as a witch
Their lack of caring was obscene.
They would have “Swum “her in some ditch.
If she survived she was guilty
If she did not quite innocent
They showed her little charity
a facts that’s all too evident
In modern times it’s different.
We merely have her put away
in some old peoples home: Content
she is no longer in our way
Once out of sight she’s out of mind.
Solution of a different kind
(15-Oct-07)
Interesting comparison of the dastardly deeds of the past-French Revolution, Salem witch trials, etc.-with today's more genteel but no less cruel disposition of those considered a drain on society. Well done! Yen
Yes get the old out of the way, that seems to be the cry today...10
Little has changed; out of sight out of mind! Ivor a (10) ! ! ! ! Thad
Too true Ivor, respect and returning the care once given is not the norm any more
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Hi ivor, Sad, but all too true. We will all grow old one day, will this be our fate? Captivating poetry, written brilliantly Bravo, ivor.....