Visiting RoseAnn in the land of In-between
Simultaneously sweet and strange
Overstuffed furniture, afghans, Comfortable and cheery.
Her eldest, widowed son’s home.
90-year-old Rose outlived sisters, brothers, her only daughter, and one of her sons.
Her home with too many steps and too much yard work is where she wants to be.
She lives in the anticipatory state. “Take me home,” but her sons never do.
“Home” is real and metaphorical. They aren’t ready to let go.
This is so evocative of old age and being displaced … even though loved ones do so for safety. A point in one’s life of never feeling “home.” Well done!
Thanks, Linda! I trust you enjoyed the marathon as much as I did. ☺
Thanks, Linda! I trust you enjoyed the marathon as much as I did. ☺