CareVerses
A Last Game of Checkers
Father and Son are seated across each other at a bedside table in a dimly lit room at the Apple Valley Nursing Home. A checkerboard lies between them. Read more
Jan 20, 2022
An Anchor or a Sail
Let us hold hands as we let go As we let go, as we let go Of whom you once were Of whom I once was Read more
Jun 9, 2021
Mornings At My House
Day after day I sit looking out the window waiting……waiting…… for you to awaken Read more
Mar 18, 2021
The Spoon In My Purse
Poised in wheelchair fortress, Her hovering hands tremor, Seeking precise location For every stainless treasure - Read more
Feb 18, 2021
Caregivers Need Care Too
I am brought back to a memory so very long ago. You loved me and I loved you; that’s all we needed to know! Read more
Nov 23, 2020
Empathetic Sadness
You are my soulmate and we are one Your mind is changing and I feel glum My heart is wounded as is my soul I didn’t expect this while growing old! Read more
Nov 18, 2020
The Power of Prayer
To you who shared this journey with B and me – Who delivered care with gentle, open hearts. Read more
Jul 27, 2020
VOICE OF A CARE-RECIPIENT
Why is this happening to me? Do you remember who I was before? Where did yesterday go when life was so full and rich with meaning? Read more
May 21, 2020
Roses are Blooming
Roses are blooming everywhere There are beautiful gardens, golden stairs Trees of every sort and design All that you ever wanted you find Read more
Apr 30, 2020
Living with Fear
You cried tonight, it hurt me so, It hurt to watch,your tears flow. I felt your pain and frustration, As I saw you sinking, into depression. Read more
Apr 23, 2020
VOICE OF A CAREGIVER (An Acrostic Poem)
C Connecting with you is difficult and painful because you no longer recognize me. A Able to match pieces of the past to the present to help us understand. R Realizing that none of this is your fault Read more
Apr 9, 2020
What She'd Like to Say to her Daughter
It is out of compassion that I go, Yet a role delegated by marriage. Committed to another’s well being, Oblivious of the coming disparage. Read more
Dec 18, 2019
Band of Brothers
Men gather ‘round the table, coffee cups in hand; each wearing symbols of wars gone by. Military experiences shared; Read more
Nov 6, 2019
Last Dance
She lies on the couch, pain showing in her eyes, her weakened body tense. Read more
Aug 30, 2019
Special People
I think there will be a special place in heaven for caregivers. You who have loaded wheelchairs into cars or vans or cut up food and gently placed it into your mate’s mouth, or emptied bladder bags or positioned sleep machines. Read more
Jul 11, 2019