Who cares For the caregiver? Pained and weary But must deliver Quietly absorbing another’s pain Shouldering the weight Suffering the bane
Does anyone ask How you are feeling? Bring me this, don’t do that Can’t they see, you’re reeling? Tired from journeying Several times a day Waiting, watching Hurry up and stay
Observing from the perimeter Of the hospital room Nurses and doctors And aides, none of whom Will ask how you are, or anything they can do Can you come again at noon? There’s something you must do
It’s a thankless task You do out of love Your kindness unnoticed misplaced like a lost glove Excuses made Even when things are better A convenient punching bag tied down with a fetter
Paradise lost What was it worth? Forgotten dreams Fallen to earth Feeling used and abused but the words can never be said You are not the one sick But wishing you were the one dead