93-year-old Bob reads his own poem for his late wife
Bob Lowe from Hampshire reads a poem he wrote for his wife Kath, who died three years ago.
An increasing number of men are facing loneliness and isolation in their old age. The charity Independent Age and the International Longevity Centre have said the number of older men living on their own is expected to increase by 65% in the next 16 years.
"I am alone, now I know it’s true. There was a time when we were two", starts The Ode to Kath.
This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on 13 October.
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