By Faith Brown, Resident at Lodge Lane Assisted Living
Reaching 95, I’ve come to the realization
That all of life is about separation.
Separated at birth from the comfort of our mother’s womb
Expelled from her body when there’s no longer room.
We begin with many long years of education,
Which we hope will continue long beyond graduation.
Separating from parents during endless college years
Making decisions on life despite common fears.
Guiding our children, strange as it seems
We must separate so they can find their own dreams.
With many challenges, they must learn the rules
Separate from parents, how to find the right tools.
We know we are destined to living apart
making room for new loves to enter our heart.
The next stage is love stronger than life
Now becoming mom and dad not merely husband and wife
True love will find us no matter the season
Treasure those feelings
The heart needs no reason.
Sadly, separation in life again rears its head
With the loss of parents and friends, we honor the dead.
No matter the length of our lives in years
Life begins with a cry and ends with tears.
But we’re blessed with memories despite separation
Hoping our lives will be an inspiration.
God gives us life and love, those are our winnings
From painful endings, often come new beginnings.
About the Author:
FAITH BROWN is a 95-year old resident of Lodge Lane. Faith has been an active member of the Delaware Jewish community for many years, teaching the Hebrew schools and leading choral and dance groups at AKSE with her husband Lou, z”l, for over 60 years, and currently co-leading weekly Shabbat services at Lodge Lane.
