A Robot named Charlie

Mechanical feet and arms that lift on a prayer...

We sleep in a tree house high up on the second floor 

Crepe Myrtle blooms just outside the window... 

A Cathedral ceiling holds our prayers... 

We have a Chairlift named Charlie that 

carries us up from the first floor where we 

hustle and bustle our day away.  

However when the dusk of evening 

shadows play, we rely on Charlie to 

lift us up to rest and nurse our blues away... 

when age has taken hold and our muscles 

give away to arthritis in our knee.  

Believe me... our friend Charlie Chairlift   

saves the day.  

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

love the cathedral ceiling, Pat! this is so bitter sweet to me ... i feel grateful for each and every day; but it is hell on the down hill slide ... joints slip and break .. muscles cramp and ache .. yes! thank the Lord for the Charlies of the world .. love and peace on ya

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene... I am experiencing bone on bone...
aging is not for older barnyard hens. But when the Rooster crows, I am up at dawn.... eggs to crack and scramble a western omelet. Cathedral ceilings are a treat when moonbeams shine. Thanks for commiserating. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

i can only imagine how that hurts Pat :(((((((((( hugs and love!

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Gene... it seems that I am having a break with pain. I have been using the fairly new GelPads that
some drugs stores sell, such as Wahlgreens where I live. You put it in the microwave for a short time a few times... as instructed. I cover my knee with a enough of a towel so s not to burn my skin... then only for twenty minutes at a time. It is a wonderful invention if you do not abuse it. It says, "Patent Pending"on the Gel Pad. Of course children and the elderly cannot be trusted to monitor the procedure.
I will not be elderly until 90 years old. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha as for me...i'll never grow up! https://youtu.be/5MOGGnOvGis
thanks for the gel pad tip,,,Norma is having a terrible time with sciatica right now .. we'll give it a try for sure ... so glad you are getting a break!! hugs to ya :)

[Patricia Wedel]

haha... I like to "grow down" at times and plant my
roots where the flowers grow and birds sing and rabbits hop. But when the sun sets... it is lovely to
be lifted up by my friend Charlie. Hope you and yours are planted firmly and are pain free. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya Pat..truly!

[Samuel Dickens]

These are the most complimentary words I've heard about a robot since the days of Robby. (Remember that one from long ago?) Now you've me made want a tree house! This poem makes me smile.

[Robert Trakofler]

I'll wager those Myrtles are majestic these days with all of this heat, rain and humidity of late:) the unfortunate side effect of all this humidity is aching joints:( my family's cabin (more like a chalet) was like that... vaulted cathedral ceilings and a loft style bedroom I can still hear the creek of my fathers bones as he would amble his was up the spiral stairs. Thank goodness for the charlies Patricia

[Hasan669]

A great tribute to a robot that acts as a helping hand to the elderly. I enjoyed this, especially the last lines at the end.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Hasan for your kind review. Pat

[barleygirl]

WOW! This is so original! I think it might be the only poem written to worship this lifesaver for many! You are so clever. This is written with such quiet affection, the reader comes away almost adoring Charlie! I love how you paint a mood for each of the two stories of the dwelling, which kinda felt like a metaphor for my life being bipolar (ups & downs) and also having fibromyalgia (good & bad days). I love thinking about it as being on different floors of my being! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... you are so delightful. Yes, one of my poet friends suggested that I name my Chairlift "Charlie". So I Googled Charlie Chairlift and discovered that there is a Ski Resort that has a
Chairlift named Chairlift Charlie that is used by
Skiers at the Ski Resort. Since I did go Snow Skiing when I was 19 years old at Squaw Valley in California
while I was attending college in Angwin, California near Napa Valley. Then when I returned home to the East Coast I went snow skiing at Seven Springs, Pennsylvania.... and skied on trails through the Woods. Now that I am in my late 70's I now have
my friend Charlie Chairlift to take me up and down the 20 stairs in my home... only because half of my knee has missing cartilage which cannot be replaced.
I am being delicately careful on the steps 'Cuz I do not want to aggregate my knee and need an operation on my knee. Otherwise I walk around during the day. Yes, I may be the first to write a poem about chairlift Charlie. "Acorn" who made my chairlift might be jealous I did not use their name.
Wink !! luv, pat

[barleygirl]

I love this share! I relate to many of the locations you mention. My mom lived in Novato for the last 15 years of her life. Sorry 'bout your knee . . . maybe I should write a love poem to my wheelchair! He cradles my butt so fondly! (((HUGS))) Thanks for always inspiring me, Margie

[Cherrie Palmer]

Modernization has its perks, and you have demonstrated one.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Cherrie... how charming to stop by... yes,
we are fortunate to have "Charlie Chairlift". It seems I have lost part of the Cartilage in my right knee... so
I need to take off the pressure when I can... since it is bone on bone. I never expected aging to be so
full of surprises. At least I am young at heart. as ever, Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

... and sister the heart is where it counts,nof course a little cushion on the joints go along way.
:)

[Patricia Wedel]

Thanks, Cherrie... sis... be blessed... for goodness
sake... Amen x

[Kumarmani Mahakul]

A Cathedral ceiling holds our prayers. Chairlift named Charlie that carries us up from the first floor to others is very pleasing and we have sweet view about. This story poem about a robot makes readers very emotional. You have very brilliantly expressed your perception. This is great that Charlie, the friend of yours and ours saves the day. An excellent poem is very beautifully penned. ..100/100

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Mahakul... you have rendered a very gracious review of A Robot named Charlie. As we grow into our golden years... a chairlift can soothe our tears.
Thank you for stopping by. Be blessed. truly, Pat

[alanwgraham]

What a lovely gentle and feel good poem Patricia. You have spun some magic on what is a painful and debilitating condition. With your friend Charlie to transport you to yourttee house you can face anything.
All the best. Alan

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Alan... thank you for your charming review.
Charlie is so strong and I trust him to carry me up
to our tree house where we can sleep and wake to the Crepe Myrtle tree blossoms and the music of the
Wood Thrush. Be blessed, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

They are truly designed to uplift feet and bodies as your poems uplift our spirits and pschyche in positive ways. As you celebrate freedom of movement at ease, we easily realize its value and how valuable it is. Keep us moving freely in your words.

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Sami... I enjoyed the exercise before, and now I
love the freedom of feeling like a butterfly landing upwards... and knowing that Charlie will be there when time to descend like a bird to the ground. Freedom to express our words in poetry. Thank you for your insight. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome Patricia...