Don’t Forget The Caregiver She asks for nothing but time so she might remember who she is and that for one waking moment she does not have to worry about his needs That she might be herself The one she knows still exists Someone carefree who brought joy into a room with her smile andContinue reading “Don’t Forget The Caregiver”
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Venting
Venting My thoughts erratic scattered like dead leaves In a barren field Flying every which way Undisciplined and confusing My head spins As it tries to remember Everything that needs to be done Not only for you but for me too Intimidating and daunting My identity lost Drowned in your pool of needs and wantsContinue reading “Venting”
Who Cares?
Who Cares? Who caresFor the caregiver? Pained and wearyBut must deliverQuietly absorbinganother’s pain Shouldering the weightSuffering the bane Does anyone askHow you are feeling? Bring me this, don’t do that Can’t they see, you’re reeling? Tired from journeying Several times a dayWaiting, watchingHurry up and stay Observing from the perimeterOf the hospital roomNurses and doctors And aides, none of whomWill ask how you are,Continue reading “Who Cares?”
Poetry For Healing 