Felt so alone for the first time
At the Berri club tonight
I went in alone...
To face all of those bright lights
Mum and dad couldn't come
They ate their dinner at home
Mum is no longer able
So dear dad also stays at home
She won the member's draw
Just a couple of weeks ago
Too bad she'd stayed at home
As it was: she was a "no show"
It's too difficult to get there
Just too much effort; my love
So it's indoors she stays
No longer able to leave her home
"It's all too much" she tells me
"It's all too much" her body says
For everything there is a season
For her; all is in slow motion
No longer does she go out anon
The doctor came to visit her tonight
Came in front door; stethoscope in hand
From now on; this is the plan
Everyone asked about her welfare
Asked how come she wasn't there
So I explained; I lifted the lid
Told of how she no longer is
strong enough to venture out
Hugs were given; well wishes sent
A precious gift was to pass on to her
From all and sundry at the Berri club
Dad takes care of his darling wife
He boils the kettle too
Turns the toaster on for her
Ensures she has just enough
Though she eats like a little bird
Though she sleeps most of the days away
Though she is slowly wasting away
He stick picks her cherries each and every day
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