Genre: Opinion/Argumentation

A poem by a resident Life in an Extra Care scheme They said I could n't manage on my own anymore But , where would I go , I really was n't sure I 'm not eating properly , and I 'm having a few falls But I 've lived for many years in those safe and solid walls It 's really very scary , where will I go from here ? Will I be tossed up on the scrap heap ? does anybody care ? I went to look at a nursing home , but that was not for me . People just sat staring at a loud TV . Then some one mentioned Lakeside Court , an independent life With mid day meal provided , to take away the strife . I booked up an appointment , just to go and see If that would be the kind of place , that 's suitable for me . A warm and friendly welcome , met me at the door It helped me to feel comfortable , I wanted to see more It felt so light and airy , a cheerful happy place People that I met that day had a smile upon their face . So here I am , I have my flat , It 's my turn now to smile For I have a place where I can live in independent style No longer am I lonely or afraid that I 'm alone I 've lots of new friends around me and I now called Lakeside ' HOME ' .