SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  17
Télécharger pour lire hors ligne
When an old lady died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Dundee, Scotland, it was felt that she had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through her meagre possessions, they found this poem. It's quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.,[object Object],1,[object Object]
One nurse took her copy to Ireland. The old lady's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the North Ireland Association for Mental Health. ,[object Object],2,[object Object]
A slide presentation has also been made based on her simple, but eloquent, poem. And this little old Scottish lady, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of this "anonymous" poem winging across the Internet.,[object Object],3,[object Object]
This goes to show that we all leave "SOME footprints in time".....,[object Object],4,[object Object]
An Old Lady's Poem....,[object Object],What do you see, nurses, what do you see? What are you thinking when you're looking at me? A crabby old woman, not very wise, Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes?,[object Object],5,[object Object]
Who dribbles her food and makes no reply. When you say in a loud voice, "I do wish you'd try!" Who seems not to notice the things that you do, And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.....,[object Object],6,[object Object]
Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, With bathing and feeding, the long day to fill....Is that what you're thinking? Is that what you see? Then open your eyes, nurse; you're not looking at me.,[object Object],7,[object Object]
I'll tell you who I am as I sit here so still, As I do at your bidding, as I eat at your will. I'm a small child of ten . with a father and mother, Brothers and sisters, who love one another.,[object Object],8,[object Object]
A young girl of sixteen, with wings on her feet, Dreaming that soon now a lover she'll meet. A bride soon at twenty -- my heart gives a leap, Remembering the vows that I promised to keep.,[object Object],9,[object Object]
At twenty-five now, I have young of my own, Who need me to guide and a secure happy home. A woman of thirty, my young now grown fast, Bound to each other with ties that should last.,[object Object],10,[object Object]
At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. ,[object Object],11,[object Object]
At fifty once more, babies play round my knee, Again we know children, my loved one and me.,[object Object],12,[object Object]
Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; I look at the future, I shudder with dread. For my young are all rearing young of their own, And I think of the years and the love that I've known.,[object Object],13,[object Object]
I'm now an old woman ... and nature is cruel; 'Tis jest to make old age look like a fool. The body, it crumbles, grace and vigour depart, There is now a stone where I once had a heart.,[object Object],14,[object Object]
But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells, And now and again my battered heart swells. I remember the joys, I remember the pain, And I'm loving and living life over again.,[object Object],15,[object Object]
 think of the years, all too few, gone too fast, And accept the stark fact that nothing can last. So open your eyes, nurses, open and see, Not a crabby old woman; look closer, see ME!! ....,[object Object],© Original Author,[object Object],16,[object Object]
This is my grandmother, Emily;,[object Object],She was born in 1916, which would,[object Object],Make her  93 years old!,[object Object],As you can see, she’s a lovely person, in & out. She has 4 children,10 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren!!!,[object Object],This show is dedicated to you, G’ma, with all my love &  well wishes –May God Bless You!,[object Object],Trinity,[object Object],17,[object Object],7/29/2009,[object Object]

Contenu connexe

Tendances

Five Lessons Of Life
Five Lessons Of LifeFive Lessons Of Life
Five Lessons Of LifeMittal Patel
 
Fresh Flowers 1
Fresh Flowers 1Fresh Flowers 1
Fresh Flowers 1yeung03
 
20 Jokes For Students
20 Jokes For Students20 Jokes For Students
20 Jokes For StudentsOH TEIK BIN
 
Case5 visitor
Case5 visitorCase5 visitor
Case5 visitorlaheflin
 
Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?
Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?
Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?InterProject
 
Italian students presentation.
Italian students presentation.Italian students presentation.
Italian students presentation.fjoseph
 
Fredagsmoro 21.01.11
Fredagsmoro 21.01.11Fredagsmoro 21.01.11
Fredagsmoro 21.01.11Helt Utrolig
 

Tendances (12)

Beautiful.pps
Beautiful.ppsBeautiful.pps
Beautiful.pps
 
Five Lessons Of Life
Five Lessons Of LifeFive Lessons Of Life
Five Lessons Of Life
 
Beautiful
BeautifulBeautiful
Beautiful
 
Corbin michael
Corbin michaelCorbin michael
Corbin michael
 
Fresh Flowers
Fresh FlowersFresh Flowers
Fresh Flowers
 
Fresh Flowers 1
Fresh Flowers 1Fresh Flowers 1
Fresh Flowers 1
 
20 Jokes For Students
20 Jokes For Students20 Jokes For Students
20 Jokes For Students
 
Case5 visitor
Case5 visitorCase5 visitor
Case5 visitor
 
Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?
Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?
Joy / Why do Danish people do like these…?
 
Italian students presentation.
Italian students presentation.Italian students presentation.
Italian students presentation.
 
Sup, dude
Sup, dudeSup, dude
Sup, dude
 
Fredagsmoro 21.01.11
Fredagsmoro 21.01.11Fredagsmoro 21.01.11
Fredagsmoro 21.01.11
 

Similaire à Once Upon A Time ~ Dedication To My Grandmother (20)

Inspirations To Get Us Through...
Inspirations To Get Us Through...Inspirations To Get Us Through...
Inspirations To Get Us Through...
 
Quots
QuotsQuots
Quots
 
A Farewell Letter
A Farewell LetterA Farewell Letter
A Farewell Letter
 
Afarewel
AfarewelAfarewel
Afarewel
 
A Farewell Letter
A Farewell LetterA Farewell Letter
A Farewell Letter
 
Gabo-A Farewell Letter
Gabo-A Farewell LetterGabo-A Farewell Letter
Gabo-A Farewell Letter
 
A Farewell Letter
A Farewell LetterA Farewell Letter
A Farewell Letter
 
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia MarquezGabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
 
A Farewell Letter
A Farewell LetterA Farewell Letter
A Farewell Letter
 
A Farewell Letter
A Farewell LetterA Farewell Letter
A Farewell Letter
 
Afarewellletter
AfarewellletterAfarewellletter
Afarewellletter
 
C:\Fakepath\Fasionation Slides
C:\Fakepath\Fasionation SlidesC:\Fakepath\Fasionation Slides
C:\Fakepath\Fasionation Slides
 
A Farewell Letter
A Farewell LetterA Farewell Letter
A Farewell Letter
 
AFarewellLetter
AFarewellLetterAFarewellLetter
AFarewellLetter
 
A farewell letter
A farewell letterA farewell letter
A farewell letter
 
A farewell letter
A farewell letterA farewell letter
A farewell letter
 
A farewell letter
A farewell letterA farewell letter
A farewell letter
 
Afarewellletter
AfarewellletterAfarewellletter
Afarewellletter
 
Every craftman
Every craftmanEvery craftman
Every craftman
 
A FAREWELL LETTER
A FAREWELL LETTERA FAREWELL LETTER
A FAREWELL LETTER
 

Plus de Trinity Blu*** Don't Thank Me for Viewing Shows....but Rather, Pay It Forward :))***

Plus de Trinity Blu*** Don't Thank Me for Viewing Shows....but Rather, Pay It Forward :))*** (20)

Mi Chico Latino
Mi Chico LatinoMi Chico Latino
Mi Chico Latino
 
Let There Be Christmas!
Let There Be Christmas!Let There Be Christmas!
Let There Be Christmas!
 
Hakuna Matata (nx power lite)
Hakuna Matata (nx power lite)Hakuna Matata (nx power lite)
Hakuna Matata (nx power lite)
 
Baby, Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me
Baby, Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me Baby, Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me
Baby, Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me
 
The Unitary Child
The Unitary ChildThe Unitary Child
The Unitary Child
 
Colonial Hallucinations
Colonial HallucinationsColonial Hallucinations
Colonial Hallucinations
 
How to Start a Fight...
How to Start a Fight...How to Start a Fight...
How to Start a Fight...
 
Takin' Back My Love
Takin' Back My LoveTakin' Back My Love
Takin' Back My Love
 
Only You
Only YouOnly You
Only You
 
Wallis & Edward, the Prince of Wales.pptx
Wallis & Edward, the Prince of Wales.pptxWallis & Edward, the Prince of Wales.pptx
Wallis & Edward, the Prince of Wales.pptx
 
Dear Marco.....
Dear Marco.....Dear Marco.....
Dear Marco.....
 
Get Well Soon, George!
Get Well Soon, George!Get Well Soon, George!
Get Well Soon, George!
 
Spoonerism
SpoonerismSpoonerism
Spoonerism
 
Devadasi
DevadasiDevadasi
Devadasi
 
Psychomantra ~ Love's Sad Farewell
Psychomantra ~ Love's Sad FarewellPsychomantra ~ Love's Sad Farewell
Psychomantra ~ Love's Sad Farewell
 
My Father
My FatherMy Father
My Father
 
Autumn Leaves~Eva Cassidy
Autumn Leaves~Eva CassidyAutumn Leaves~Eva Cassidy
Autumn Leaves~Eva Cassidy
 
Elle ~ Bar Rafaeli
Elle ~ Bar RafaeliElle ~ Bar Rafaeli
Elle ~ Bar Rafaeli
 
Jacob Petit's Porcelain Creations (nx power lite)
Jacob Petit's Porcelain Creations (nx power lite)Jacob Petit's Porcelain Creations (nx power lite)
Jacob Petit's Porcelain Creations (nx power lite)
 
Towards More Picturesque Speech (Readers Digest)
Towards More Picturesque Speech (Readers Digest)Towards More Picturesque Speech (Readers Digest)
Towards More Picturesque Speech (Readers Digest)
 

Dernier

"Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ...
"Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ..."Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ...
"Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ...RAGHURAMYC
 
Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"
Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"
Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"IdolsArts
 
Young adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.ppt
Young adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.pptYoung adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.ppt
Young adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.pptSJU Quizzers
 
Taylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzers
Taylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzersTaylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzers
Taylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzersSJU Quizzers
 
How the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrence
How the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrenceHow the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrence
How the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrenceJFI Production
 
5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your Life
5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your Life5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your Life
5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your LifeSalty Vixen Stories & More
 
Inside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content Production
Inside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content ProductionInside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content Production
Inside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content Productionget joys
 
The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)
The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)
The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)Salty Vixen Stories & More
 

Dernier (8)

"Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ...
"Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ..."Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ...
"Quest for Knowledge: An Exciting Journey Through 40 Brain-Bending Questions ...
 
Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"
Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"
Holi:: "The Festival of Colors in India"
 
Young adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.ppt
Young adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.pptYoung adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.ppt
Young adult book quiz by SJU quizzers.ppt
 
Taylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzers
Taylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzersTaylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzers
Taylor Swift quiz( with answers) by SJU quizzers
 
How the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrence
How the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrenceHow the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrence
How the fever night scores above your mundane nightlife occurrence
 
5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your Life
5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your Life5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your Life
5 Moments of Everyday Self-Loathing That Perfectly Describe Your Life
 
Inside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content Production
Inside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content ProductionInside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content Production
Inside Look: Brooke Monk's Exclusive OnlyFans Content Production
 
The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)
The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)
The Hardest Part About Picking A Show To Watch (Comics)
 

Once Upon A Time ~ Dedication To My Grandmother

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 13.
  • 14.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17.