CareVerses
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. There must be a speci Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Losing yourself while caregiving
I lost myself... Once there was a women that had no worries in the world Life was once a bowl of cherries for her Her only worries were her child's activates and what fun events were in store for the weekend Read more
Jul 1, 2019
For My Caregiver
I watch my care giver taking care of me and, I feel sad for him, so much work. I know no other person who will lend a hand, I see frustration, on his face. Read more
May 15, 2019
Mother’s Day Poem: Living with Dementia
Its mother’s day, ma, I know you’re in there I know you’re trapped inside the prison walls of your mind. Read more
May 8, 2019
DWELLERS OF NURSING HOMES
A special world made up of unique, wise elders who’ve lived worthwhile lives. Confronted by challenges every day, affecting all aspects of their lives. Read more
Mar 7, 2019
A Caregiver's Prayer
Are wishes strong desires with a minimum chance of fruition? Are hopes strong desires with an expectation of an outcome? Read more
Feb 20, 2019
She’s There
I dreamed I was sitting across from Mom, preparing green beans for freezing. I was thinking about all the hours I had spent by her side. And how sad I was that she was gone. All the while She’s saying something but I’m not listening. Read more
Feb 13, 2019