Please look beyond my imperfections and see the real me. I’m loving and caring, and if you take the time to see, You’ll find a woman who is lonely and reaching out to you, For unconditional friendship that’s true, through and through. I may not be pretty or meet your expectations of what I should be, But if you take the time to know me I think that you will see, No truer friend you can find than that which comes from my soul, And though I am old and filled with pain, friendship is my goal. You ask, "Have you no children?" ..My answer is, "Yes I do, But they are busy with their lives and the times I see them are few.” Maybe a call once a week or a wave as they pass by my home, A gift at Christmas, but other than that, I am always all alone. I could bake you pies and make candy for your lovely kids, And make you jelly with pretty ribbons tied around the lids. I may be bent and slow when I try to take a walk, But there is nothing wrong with the way I can sit and talk. I can tell you stories from my days of long, long ago, I could paint you pictures, oh the beauty they would show. So won’t you spend some time with me before I pass away, And make me feel needed for even just today? I won’t be a bother and take a lot of your time, nor make demands. All I want is to do for others with my loving, caring hands. So think about what I have said and let me know what you decide. I’ll wait until I hear from you because all I have is time to bide. © Norma Marek ~ 7 May 1992 Please respect author copyright, do not use or copy poetry without first seeking permission from the author.