What she told me

As i sat down next to her
i listened with a smile
Hearing all the stories
its what makes this job worth while

She told me about her younger years
All the tricks she used to play
She told me about the wars
And the raids everyday

Her family used to own a shop
She said they all did their share
She said the shop was only small
Yet the people didn't care

As i turned to look at her
There was a sadness in her eyes
The laughter we had just a moment ago
Turned to muffled cries

Alarmed, i asked her what was wrong
Was it something that i said
She turned and placed her hand on mine
And shocked me with what she said

Now dear your just a young one
You have no idea whats in store
Grab life with both hands
Don't waste a second more

Do everything you have ever dreamed
You wont have a second chance
Do everything to its fullest
Go out, drink ,dance

I wish i had the chance to
Before my body started to age
I wish I'd done a job i loved
Had earned a better wage

My mind is not what it used to be
But my memories all remain
Cant remember what i had for tea today
Wish it was my wedding again

Before i leave this place
I want you to promise me one thing
If you don't make your dreams reality
become a wife,get a wedding ring

Because nothing in life is better
Than having your own family
Getting married having children
That was all for me

The story is now ending
The true sadness has really hit
Because today was her last
I'm crying i must admit

I'm glad she told her story
That she held onto for so long
She was the soul of her family
The one person that was strong

SO THANK YOU FOR READING HER STORY
THE MESSAGE SHE HAD TO TELL
SHE WOULD HAVE TRULY APPRECIATED THE EFFORT
AND SINCERELY WISHED YOU WELL

*this is a true story of what a woman told me in the care home i worked in*