SINGING WITH THE SENIORS
Most of the time, Miguelita always take the microphone and lead the sing-a-long session..
Playing for the seniors and interns of that retirement home near our house is a happy/sad experience. Most of them are in wheelchairs..Most of them stay for the duration of the hour- long affair.They come in their best attire like they are attending church. I see myself in their group maybe in another decade ( if not sooner ). ..Some are still singing well inspite of their age. Some are there just to listen and enjoy..They read from large print song books..Songs like TIL WE MEET AGAIN, HARBOUR LIGHTS, ANNIVERSARY SONG, and many others..
Many are now helpless as new born children.Sometimes it melts your heart seeing them because once upon a time, they were strong and agile. Now they can't walk without a volunteer to help them ..They smile at me and thank me as they leave the music room..
If there is a place where the spirit of love really hovers around for an hour, it is that place..during that time..--#
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