They each Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. When an elder speaks to you, try to focus and listen,Theres often wisdom in those words that you just might be missing. Take an entertaining look at daily senior life. This will help lighten up their day and make them feel loved again by making them feel special. https://www.guide-to-elder-care.com/tmp/thumb_image.jpg, In The DrawerI found a folded handkerchief connected like dots We tend to shut them away Blessed are they who The poems we publish via our Unicorn Bay Press imprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems called Spoken Word. That's why I loved you're poem. She studied creative writing at the Kootenay School of Arts in Nelson, BC. Senior citizen poems for church, love poem for seniors. The poems capture the dignity in old age. The old lady's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the
Must strain to hear the things they say. (You can preview and edit on the next page). The lucky ones will live till they are venerable old men/women with grandchildren. Signs of wisdom won:Silvered hair, a wrinkled brow,And a peaceful soul. How you look so grand. Sidney celebrates all that comes with age, including wisdom, experience, and the joy of watching young people grow. Potato Head Kit, Wonder Bread, Sugar Pops and references to many other iconic foods advertised on TV. I was 53, he 54 when the complications of Alzheimer's took him. (4). No flowers. And I surely don't want to destroy it. . After drinking a lot of tea you would think they wouldnt be so thirsty. The tale is said to be authored by an anonymous elderly gentleman, living in an Australian nursing home: 20. You inspire me to keep writing myself. It is also for the caregivers who have given up part of their lives to care for an elder in need. The young help to care for the old. This is my walker.There are many like it, but this one is mine.I must cling to it as I walk through the retirement home.My walker, without me, becomes a place to hang my clothes.Without my walker, I will fall down. Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable. Alora M. Knight, Poem About When A Loved One Has Alzheimer's, Inspirational Poems The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." -Henry Ford I look at the future, I shudder with dread. So maybe death isnt a funny topic or is it? I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. Glad you enjoyed the poems and art, Karen. The natural order becomes reversed. Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will,
No text to follow, no page marking needed. They have had sorrow and they have had joy. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. I hope you will enjoy the poems aboutelder care I've selected to share with you. Please listen very closely, oh don't try to ignore The groups are the brainchild of Liverpudlian charity The Reader, which first worked with a care home in 2006.In 2016-17 the organisation ran 514 shared reading groups around the country - 15% . Do you have a poem on the elderly or eldercare that you've written? Your mom deserves a huge gold medal! Dawn Mazzola, I Still Matter By
If you have a relative or friend who is elderly, then read on for a free printable poem for the elderly. to assemble in the great room for tea. And I wont have to talk to my mother-in-lawIf I cant remember to call.Her memory is even worse than mine,So she probably wont miss me at all. We hope you enjoyed reading these inspirational poems about aging! I am rare. I hear you talk with other patients, so please don't walk away. Time is
She died at 102 in 2012. My bones are stiff and achy, I hear you say I'm contracted. acknowledgement for what they do. Please help yourself to some marble cake, dark chocolate pretzels, lemon, oat, and chocolate chip cookies, and of course, a warm cup of Orange Pekoe. Samantha goes by the pen name bentlily to remind her of the purpose of her poetry. He doesn't show any signs of recognizing me or hearing me. You can find some funny poems to senior citizens here. Thats my favorite line from Lindas poem, and Samanthas final line is so life affirming. She actually still lives at home alone though two of my sisters live very close and one is a nurse who checks on her daily. Churchgists.com covers prayers, spiritual meaning, bible verses and dreams interpretation. Reading this poem was very heartfelt and personal. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! Learn more about Linda at her Official Website and blog, Purple Mountain Poetry. There is one old man who is afflicted with bone cancer and who says, in high good humor, that his guarantees have run out. with a cheery smile Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), honoring our elderly with a pair of poems (+ a specialbirthday! Required fields are marked *. I took care of her as long as I was able; then was persuaded by the Authorities to entrust her to the Care professionals. -Subhash Bansal, Hi! Said the little old man, I do that too. When I went searching for paintings featuring senior citizens, I was struck by how many of them pictured people walking away. For example [my poem] would show as my poem on the Web page containing your poem.TIP: Include your best thoughts in your first paragraph. Getting older may not be easy, but some funny poems about being a senior citizen can help youfind some humorin the situation. As a member of the Old Geezers Club, I pledge to: Be crotchety to everyone I meet,Tell everyone how much harder we had it back in my day,Give the stink eye to anyone with Kool-Aid colored hair,WatchGran Torinoat least once a week,Smell like mentholated oil at all times,Kick kids off my lawn and keep their balls,Never drive over 25 miles per hour, even on the highway,Wear a sweater even if its 90 degrees outside,Remind my son-in-law hes still not good enough for my daughter,Sit on my porch, drink a beer, and judge everyone that passes by,And shake my cane at my smart-mouthed grandkids. by folk whose paths might not have crossed before. It was complicated, horrifying and exhausting. Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. It urges readers not to give up, even when times are tough. Blessed are they who I'm sorry that I messed the bed, I feel like such a baby. My grandmother had dementia and she didn't respond to anyone. but me. Published by Family Friend Poems December 2010 with permission of the author. Thanks for joining the celebration, Kathy. There are many poemsabout elder care and/or the elderly. As it turns out, though, there was a bright spot, a glimmer of hope. of her life. I am not old, she said When I was a child, my home was a nursing home run by my parents. Im Old Enough to Think I Can by John Updike: This poem is a tribute to all the old people who refuse to give up on life and their dreams just because they are growing older. Poems About Elder Care Do Not Ask Me To Remember Do not ask me to remember. Poems for Grandparents Day 1 A Poem for Nurses Poems for Mother's Day 17 Remembering the clothesline Multicultural Poems Happy Nurses Day Poems 13 Silent Thoughts 9 Poems for Volunteers 2 Fun with Limericks - how to make your own 2 Spooky Poems for Halloween 2 Happy Poems to Share Mark Twain Sayings School Day Poems 7 Poems for September 2 Make sure your happy messages are generic and nonreligious, for example "Warmest wishes" or . Pale, translucent, paper thin. At his prime as an exporter, his secretary fell for him. We provide general wellness related information. Yet, we feel irritated at the drooling and weak-ears of the elderly. Gifts frowned on. My folks are in a nursing home, quarantined in their rooms, and have still somehow managed to contract covis-19 although they are asymptomatic, which is good, they have no way of chatting with the other residents or enjoying any visits, so I hope things are able to get back to normal by the end of the year. Touched by the poem? Happy Birthday to Daisy! Celebrations and beautiful moments of joy and happiness are what I wish for you on the occasion of Valentine's Day. Please don't talk about me, as if I'm not around. Our operating costs are covered by advertising, online store sales, participating providers, and senior care partners. I am the standing ovation At fifty once more, babies play round my knee,
She took the pic and hugged it tightly as it was worth something to her. 1. Though I was sorry to hear Linda and her family wont be able to celebrate this landmark birthday in person, I was so relieved that her mom is okay and would indeed be observing a rare milestone next week. Linda Crosfieldlives in Ootischenia, at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers in South East British Columbia where she writes poetry and produces handmade books and chapbooks through her micro-press, Nose in Book Publishing. Elderly Sayings to Cheer Seniors Up. know my ways Late October by Stanley Kunitz: This poem celebrates the autumn season and all the beauty that comes with it and looks at the inevitability of time passing and things coming to an end. Amazing that shes still living at home at age 92. Share Your Story Here. I spent a month and a half in a nursing/rehab/respite with wheelchair and walker parades to gatherings. For someone just to look inside, and realize that I'm ME. I do too, laughed the old man. This section is devoted to those elderly who have submitted their lives to someone elses care and were affected enough to write a poemabout it. The poems we publish via ourUnicorn Bay Pressimprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems calledSpoken Word. We're all clocks just trying to keep up with time, knowing full that in the end, time will win. Oh Jama, what a fun and poignant visit. I haven't got a clue. - Henry Ford 2. I am thinking to hang a framed copy of this poem in every ward to sensitize the staff working there. My sister works organizing ombudsmen who go into care homes and make sure all is well its a tough job just now. But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. (1), They have spent their
your love in their hearts. I just love your poems - keep writing. Thanks for climbing aboard todays roller coaster, Joyce. Now that youve reach your golden years,I just want you to know I thank God for you.I will be there for you just likeYouve always been there for me. Here she is: Have you ever seen such a beautiful face, such a wonderful smile? Both poemsthe galleryour steady march toward that glorious time of standing ovation. Love. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Im grateful to Linda for sharing her poem and about Daisy. Remember this poem when you next meet an old person who you might brush
It begins the moment we are born. By
Will stop to chat for a little while. When you see an elderly person looking for a place to sit,Get up and offer your chair so he or she can sit in it. Yes, you cant take your eyes off the bears for a minute! You shed light on and gave a voice to the countless number of elderly folks who sit suffering in silence, trapped in their own bodies. I was young and we had a connection but one day I heard the nurses talking about how pathetic she was for wetting her bed and not saying anything so I ran over and stomped on her foot. I am so touched! When you see an elderly person sitting quietly alone in a park,Stop and strike up a conversation; your kindness will surely leave its mark. What's happening to your wondrous mind,
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Ill have one of everything you can fit on my plate. Have you seen these lovely old gents? Its a beautiful tribute to the special bond between mothers and children. Select it and click on the button to choose it. My bones are stiff and achy, I hear you say I'm contracted. My faltering step and shaking hand. I know I can not talk, Or even joke around. Here are some prime examples of serious senioritis. Now that these poems have provided a little inspiration, take a crack at writing some silly senior poetry of your own. How special to honor Daisy with this delectable spread and sensitive poems. Remembering the vows that I promised to keep. 19. When you see asenior citizentrying to open a heavy door,Hold it open yourself; dont let that senior struggle anymore. Just a little knock. Dementia is so hard on families. 2. Bookmark Bunnies Make a Valentine's Day card that doubles as a bookmark. And forever is losing a stocking or shoe..
No hugs. My own father died in a care facility. . Blessed are they who seem to know Have your grandma recite one of these funny poems for senior citizens, or a poem about elderly in nursing homes. Those guys are adorable too. and that way, winding. As an aide we are just looked over as if we are a "slave" to their every need. The material on this site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, financial, professional, or medical advice or diagnosis or treatment. Did you spell check your submission? (16). A lovely post, Jama thanks for sharing! Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves as Well 3. Just type!Your submission will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. Ask me anything the insouciance of that, and the verity behind it is just beautiful. I took care of the Elderly & was very proud of my work. Published by Family Friend Poems August 2015 with permission of the author. I see him cringing and feeling helpless. Daisy is a beacon of hope and light this week. It reminds us to keep going and try our best, even if we fail sometimes. With bathing and feeding, the long day to fill.
But we can send in one of those little airline-sized bottles of gin and some tonic and we will toast her over the fence on the day. Visit bentlily for more. My eyes are fine; they are just printing words small. 13. Have vanished now from sight. And thank you, Linda, for sharing your poem and mom with us this week!! know my ears today When will they learn? KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. Lots of backs. Sometimes read-aloud activities are lacking in nursing homes and assisted living facilities - however this can easily be changed. I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. When I stumbled upon this lovely poem by Canadian poet Linda Crosfield recently, I couldnt help but view it through the lens of the pandemic. She finds herself drawn to them and overwhelmed by their heartbreaking stories, and she vows to help them in any way she can from that moment forward. Many of the women have become little girls again. Not to be forgotten, devalued, discounted or sacrificed, but revered, respected and treasured. And they show no compassion I'm glad you have made this connection and can now better help patients in their helpless days because it hurts to be helpless. 15. Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple by Jenny Joseph: This fun poem looks at all the things an old person can get away with that a young person couldnt, like wearing outrageous clothes and saying whatever they want. For my young are all rearing young of their own,
Jama, what a roller coaster of emotions you created in this post. Blessed are they who know my ears today Must strain to hear the things they say. Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Dreaming that soon now a lover she'll meet. When I was just a kid,
- Louis L. Mann 3. 14. keeping perfect time with a tick and a tock. Scotland, it was felt that she had nothing left of any value. Too Long for those who Grieve. The number of elderly adults (over the age of 65 years) entering nursing homes is expected to increase in the upcoming decades. My belly hurts, I haven't pooped, I hope I'm not impacted. I can feel the pain in every stanza. This poem brought me to tears. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Either way, take a few moments to share some poetry with your elders in honor of their golden status in life. And then you continue looking for those darn keys.You confuse your pets names with your kids names.You have the number of your local pharmacy on speed dial.You recognize the person youre dating in an Old Masters painting at the art museum.You think you just got the hang of video chatting only to realize youre watching an old insurance commercial with Alex Trebek. So far I like the pop culture references. I was shocked! Once more a session of the poetry writing workshop at the American Nursing Home on Avenue B near Fifth Street had begun. Senior Devotional That falls upon the earth? . The Old Mans Comforts and How He Gained Them by Robert Southey: This humorous poem tells the story of an old man who is content in his later years because he has learned how to enjoy lifes simple pleasures. Youre one of 10 children? To my overall wellbeing,
So read on to find out about twenty amazing and uplifting poems just for seniors! But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells,
Her when she was an adult and an unknown man standing beside her. Theres that strong old trunkWhich branches in every direction,And leaves which represent family membersFor whom you hold affection. Published by Family Friend Poems February 2019 with permission of the author. I dreamt I died and went to heaven,And the angels all gave me a nod,Then I met my maker and realized its true,I really am older than God! I'm so embarrassed, and ashamed, that I'm doing this at eighty. Who dribbles her food and makes no reply
I bless the writer! into good sense, you think I am waiting to die Blessed are they who And before her final breath, she called on to me by waving her hand to me and she tried to speak to me with a gibberish and weak voice, but somehow, I understood her. My heart to you is given, please do give yours to me. They have such a hard job. I replied: ask her what happened in Feb 1952. He was overdosed on morphine. If you are looking for free poems for seniors, or funny poems for elderly to share with your loved ones, this website is right for you. So take the opportunity to listen whileYour elders are still with you here.Record their tales for future generationsSo they will know and hold them dear. One day my dad was hunting, from his favorite hunting stand;
I see the sadness in your eyes,
Purple veins strain against the skin. Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes? Oh and my tears morphed into tears of laughter with the final images of Mr Cornelius and his furry friends hitting the bottles. Oh Jama, youve done it again. make it known The poems span fifty years of American history and cultural landmarks that elderly Americans will remember, have associations with and opinions about. A worker barges in my room, As if it's no big deal. Click the button and find the first one on your computer. Do not lose your patience with me.Do not scold or curse or cry.I cant help the way Im acting.Cant be different though I try. And I could proudly stand. Published by Family Friend Poems March 2020 with permission of the author. The natural order becomes reversed. 7. I said "Hi Dad!" and the woman jumped up, gave a loud screech and ran off. And the art!!! Work Poems Caring for the elderly can be a daunting task. Click here to upload more images (optional). So lovely, to touch hearts. Sometimes he loses control over his bladder and wets the bed. Those who need to be taken care of for the first time have a hard time accepting that they need help. Just remember that I need you,That the best of me is gone.Please dont fail to stand beside me, Love me til my life is done. It loses all its worth. Let us visit again , Living TreasuresLiving Treasures The occasion of Valentine's Day inspires us all to stay young and stay romantic in life. Of the mostly forgotten many May they know the importance. Ill definitely look for more of their poems. for every afternoon at two-fifteen. Heres to the privilege of growing old, and heres to Daisy, who is doing it with such grace. In the United States, the number of elderly adults over 65 is projected to grow from 47.8 million in 2015 to 87.9 million in 2050 as the Baby Boomer generation ages past 65 years. I would've loved to hear your mom tell the story about her special day in 1952! My face reveals my age. It's really beautiful in its message, and I hope other people that read this learn from your insight into your patients. And what about my weekly card game?I just might forget that too,So Ill just wait Ill umWhat was I about to do? A friend is what a heart needs all the time! What makes Family Friend Poems collection of published poems special? Do not ask me to remember.Dont try to make me understand.Let me rest and know youre with me.Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. To Age by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This poem looks at aging as natural and positive, full of wisdom and experience. All other content on this website is Copyright 2006-2023 FFP Inc. All rights reserved. What are you thinking when you're looking at me? 9. PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO. The verses of the poem can be divided among the group of residents and different residents read a verse each. 4. Blessed are they who I'm confused beyond your concept. Do not include food, candy, or other care package items with your cards. And as for paying my taxes,Well that goes right out the door.Whos gonna come after a senile seniorWhose fixed income leaves him poor? I guess theres lots of symbolism there . The picture only contained 2 people in it. So finally I'd get the chance, to say what I want to say. The latter method has the advantage of being less confusing. 'cause a lightning bolt had burned a giant hole down through that tree. Everything about this post is precious. If you have a medical issue or concern, please consult with your doctor or medical practitioner. What do you see, nurses, what do you see? The poems we publish via our Unicorn Bay Press imprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems called Spoken Word. No flowers. The "personal needs allowance" for elderly residents in Medicaid-funded nursing-home care remains $30 a month, same as it was 35 years ago, and some folks may be calling on lawmakers to . Select it and click on the button to choose it.Then click on the link if you want to upload up to 3 more images. tucked in the drawer the other day. Blessed are they who Still, its especially tough to be isolated and not be able to socialize with other residents or visitors. Just as her heartening words suggest, we must follow the lead of our wise elders by rejoicing in simple pleasures and cherishing each moment as it comes, with gratitude that its been given. Poems such as Dreams by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. And your Summer of 69 current reading has caught my eye, might have to look for it. I press my light to see a face, Or just for company. How to Prosper as a Private Hire Caregiver. as precious and having. I can't turn it in for a refund,
Can't see her in person. I must point her to this post so she can remember to celebrate those she works for. Great! Blessed are they who I worked in care for 8 years before moving to China. Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it? The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. We had one child, our precious son. To receive credit as the author, enter your information below. What ever happened to courtesy? This is a remarkable poem. I do love the idea of treasure to be found and dancing with slow joy. Share your story! Such a moving post opening with that beautiful poem, introducing us to Daisy of the sunshiny smile, paying tribute to the elderly during these very troubled times with Samantha Reynolds poem (one of my faves) and all of those endearing portraits (which nearly had me in tears), and then throwing in a few tipsy bears at the end to make me laugh out loud. If you have another worker help, change me during rounds. I sit beside the fire and think
If you dont know what to do with these free printable poems under 100 words, just print them and post them on your refrigerator! I have waited quite a long time to get old,
Now my mother is in the same place and shes turning 100 on June 3rd. The bears love to celebrate! Do the majority of residents there have the virus? Would you like to meet Daisy? It is important to remember that our lives still have a purpose as we age. You might also like to read: 40 Inspirational Uplifting Dementia Quotes. Blessed are they who The Lesson by Katherine Kay Gallerani: This uplifting poem celebrates all the lessons learned throughout an entire lifetime, including big and small ones and the ones we didnt even know we were learning. And I had just began to grow,
I wholeheartedly agree. Im confused beyond your concept.I am sad and sick and lost.All I know is that I need youTo be with me at all cost. This poem has touched me. It aches my heart, but there is nothing I can do as I have no say in the matter. That used to be her mind. Nothing is wrong with my sense of smell. Makes my blood boil. cookies and squares that break up a day, Then I pray, please Lord, take care of her for what else can I do? Great! Published by Family Friend Poems December 2010 with permission of the author. Oh, Jama. Learn more about how we make money. Its a reminder that every day is an opportunity to grow and learn something new. Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. Please do not reproduce in any form without permission. Glad you liked the poem. Makes a world of difference for keeping spirits up. I am a map Touched by the poem? She has been writing a poem every day since 2011 as a way to trick herself into being present to the little moments that would otherwise surely be missed. I loved this. It is about one heart touching another. Share your story! Its a reminder to appreciate every moment we have, no matter how brief it may be. John Burningham (Mr Grumpys Outing, 1970). Above all, never hesitate to thank the elderly for all the good things theyve done and the sacrifices theyve made. We collected the best and most funny senior citizen poems for church online. It may help their caregiver make it through one more day. Yes I can see some advantagesTo this failing memory thing.As long as I can still play golfAnd it doesnt affect my swing. Both poets words resonate so much about this almost invisible group of people who deserve so much more. 18. Becoming Your Loved One's Caregiver 2. Patricia A Fleming, Changing Places By
The story goes that this poem was found among the personal belongings of an elderly man who died in a nursing home. A worker barges in my room, As if it's no big deal. Advice to My Son by Patrick Kavanagh: This poem is a letter from a father to his son, giving him advice on living his life. Is that what you're thinking? Mum's Green Light came on (as I called it) and she waxed lyrical about her wedding day. She looks back on her love for her late husband, who was a Confederate soldier, and how their relationship survived the Civil War. Magic Mike LXXXV When the son of an 85 year-old resident of the East Neck Nursing Center in West Babylon, New York came to visit his mother one day, he was shocked to see that her commissary money had been converted into dollar bills. Thank You for sharing this, sometimes we need a picture into anothers life to more appreciate ours. I admit I didn't know Shel Silverstein until I bought a couple of sheets of stamps with his name on each stamp and a silly little sketch of a cartoonish little girl. Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the North Ireland Association for
Every single parent who ends up in a care facility desperately needs a son or daughter who is able to visit. If you are looking for poems about elderly in nursing homes, then you are at the right place. And now and again my battered heart swells. My eyes are fine; they are just printing words small. And I'm loving and living life over again. Here I lie in bed again, Awaiting my next meal. This book-length collection of . Just started Summer of 69 unusual writing style (my first Todd Strasser book). (That last image of the bears made me whoop out loud and startle the birds.) Your email address will not be published. 'Twas a giant Oak with perfect limbs, under which two deer trails ran. For the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. She couldn't talk or move much, but she was lively as I can remember. Entering your contribution is easy to do. Every word described my Mums stay in a Care Home.she passed recently. in summers that have been; Those things that meant the most to me
But maybe I can use thisTo get out of things I dont want to do,Like mowing the lawn and washing the car,And scrubbing the toilet too! Most of these patients send beautiful words and blessings upon you when you do a simple act of kindness. Strangely enough, most of us live under the illusion that we and our loved ones will never become old. Choose happy and eat chocolate Suggested General Messages Wishing you weeks worth of smiles! Happy birthday to Daisy! I can imagine my folks and grandparents in these scenes. Until his life was taken by a gun. Make me understand.Let me rest and know youre with me.Kiss my cheek hold! Amazing and uplifting poems just for seniors no say in the upcoming decades especially tough to be by. This poem in every ward to sensitize the staff working there some poetry with your cards her of elderly. Said the little old man, I wholeheartedly agree aboard todays roller coaster of you. 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