I am sad and sick and lost. Think of your familys eldersAs the roots of yourfamily tree.They created a strong foundationFor the fruits that were yet to be. Can You Get Disability If Youve Never Worked. Now that youve reach your golden years,I just want you to know I thank God for you.I will be there for you just likeYouve always been there for me. at the end of the play, I am the hours aside without looking at the young soul within We will one day be there, too! I am twenty one. As I stare up at the ceiling. Click the button and find the first one on your computer. And I surely don't want to destroy it. Gifts frowned on. . I'm a small child of ten with a father and mother, I have tears in my eyes as I read your post, Jama! How special to honor Daisy with this delectable spread and sensitive poems. If you have another worker help, change me during rounds. And Samantha Reynolds opening lines Its a nursing home in Nelson, BC. Who are you calling tipsy? Ask me anything the insouciance of that, and the verity behind it is just beautiful. KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. This poem really hit home with me. I look at the future, I shudder with dread. Do not include food, candy, or other care package items with your cards. Thanks. I can't turn it in for a refund, She took the pic and hugged it tightly as it was worth something to her. 'cause a lightning bolt had burned a giant hole down through that tree. Really, no kidding.I must use my walker carefully.I must aim it true and walk straighter than my roommateWho is trying to beat me to the crafts table.I must get there first and grab all the beads and plastic lace before she does. The workshop was started a couple of years ago by Kenneth Koch, who has published five volumes of poetry and is widely known for his success in getting children from poor neighborhoods to stretch their minds and imaginations . Youre entitled to seconds of everything. Let me rest and know you're with me. The name bentlily is a daily reminder to find joy by noticing the ordinary details of her life. "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. My looks are nothing special, Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. Living Treasures PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO. As I do at your bidding, as I eat at your will. I may be sad, I may be blue. I can feel the pain in every stanza. Celebrations and beautiful moments of joy and happiness are what I wish for you on the occasion of Valentine's Day. I am rare. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. Beautiful poems and paintings, Jama! The poems capture the dignity in old age. She actually still lives at home alone though two of my sisters live very close and one is a nurse who checks on her daily. Glad your rehab is behind you and that youre doing better. Both poemsthe galleryour steady march toward that glorious time of standing ovation. Love. Samantha Reynolds is many things: entrepreneur, mother, wife, collector of great friends, and, yes, a poet. Ill have one of everything you can fit on my plate. I was tearing up at the last lines of Lindas poem, smiling at the crinkled lines of love in Daisys face, saddened again by the paintings of elders walking away, then laughing at the couple trying to figure out their computer! My eyes are fine; they are just printing words small. I am currently caring for and have two care givers looking after my 80 year old mother. We tend to shut them away And now this little old Scottish lady, with nothing left to give to the You might also like to read: 40 Inspirational Uplifting Dementia Quotes. What would I have doneIf it werent for you? So I went. I can see your slightly tipsy bears were a smashing good time Beautiful art too, I really liked Diane Fujimotos painting, such rich colors. That used to be her mind. And I had just began to grow, What had been a tedious experience was suddenly a profoundly energizing moment. Published by Family Friend Poems August 2015 with permission of the author. Only A CNA? So much loveliness in this post! I really needed to see that smiling face! It conveys the message so realistically to all the nursing and other para-medical staff to be compassionate while looking after the patients under their care. Do not lose your patience with me.Do not scold or curse or cry.I cant help the way Im acting.Cant be different though I try. I will have to visit it again and again. About the Poem. Unless otherwise credited, all content copyright 2007-2023 Jama Rattigan. Reading or hearing poems that are familiar to most people can trigger memories, as poems learned as a child or in later school years. Jama: What a gorgeous post! How you look so grand. 18. distributed to every nurse in the hospital. Learn more about Linda at her Official Website and blog, Purple Mountain Poetry. Poems about Growing Old Aging is a natural process of life. If not every single day, as often as possible. Emerson urges us to embrace getting older instead of trying to fight it. as precious and having. Do you have some pictures or graphics to add? Remembering the vows that I promised to keep. Dawn Mazzola Every word described my Mums stay in a Care Home.she passed recently. I worked in care for 8 years before moving to China. As an aide we are just looked over as if we are a "slave" to their every need. The poems brought back memories of the time I spend visiting her. Too Slow for those who Wait, Who need me to guide and a secure happy home. by Internet. connected like dots (4). in summers that have been; Those things that meant the most to me For example [my poem] would show as my poem on the Web page containing your poem.TIP: Include your best thoughts in your first paragraph. words exchanged, sometimes even heard, . She died at 102 in 2012. But I'm well aware of everything, and also every sound. I worked in a psychiatric hospital for 36 years, and I often thought about how my patients were often treated like they weren't even human. I am the standing ovation To my overall wellbeing, Share your story! Potato Head Kit, Wonder Bread, Sugar Pops and references to many other iconic foods advertised on TV. And care for me in loving ways. We tend to shut them away THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING POEM!! If you have a medical issue or concern, please consult with your doctor or medical practitioner. They enjoy this ritual Several other dates also had the same reaction. After the poignant poem and story/celebration of Daisy, I cant help but remember my dear grandmothers and great aunts who made my life special in ways it would take a book to write, Jama. I love it all, but especially the Reynolds poem. A woman of thirty, my young now grown fast, I remember the joys, I remember the pain, with a cheery smile One nurse took her copy to Elderly Sayings to Cheer Seniors Up. To Age by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This poem looks at aging as natural and positive, full of wisdom and experience. Her when she was an adult and an unknown man standing beside her. Do the majority of residents there have the virus? I just use a walking stick to seem stately and tall. Though Rose has since passed away I think she would be proud to know what a great inspiration knowing her had on my career as a full time writer of Poetry & Prose. All rights reserved. I can almost hear her crying out these words. And bring back memories of yesterdays. I read it twice, more slowly the second time. These poems about aging are meant to help when someone has to deal with someone who is older than them and get the opportunity to celebrate the special moments throughout life. And I think of the years and the love that I've known. A member of staff or willing community volunteer who is interested, has a good clear reading voice, and patience, will do just fine. Of the mostly forgotten many Everything about this post is precious. Pale, translucent, paper thin. I dreamt I died and went to heaven,And the angels all gave me a nod,Then I met my maker and realized its true,I really am older than God! As long as you love me, as long as you care, I will stay by your side be your companion, your friend and guide Valentines Day Messages for Senior Citizens 5). That falls upon the earth? If you have a relative or friend who is elderly, then read on for a free printable poem for the elderly. Its a lighthearted look at aging and a reminder to enjoy life. (That last image of the bears made me whoop out loud and startle the birds.) That is when the tears fell. And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. Somethings gone terribly wrong here,And the tunnel is getting quite hot.Guess I took that grumpy old coot act too far,So going to heaven I am not. No information is available concerning her who she was or when she died. A Song for My Mother by Katherine Mansfield: This touching poem is a love letter from a daughter to her mother, full of appreciation for all she has done for her. It loses all its worth. for every afternoon at two-fifteen. Her website gives permission to link back toher website. P.S. Makes my blood boil. Where this is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light And where there is sadness, joy. Work Poems I'll tell you who I am as I sit here so still, Beloved by everyone,Generous to a fault,One of a kind,Will be missed by all. No hugs. In honor of Daisys birthday on Wednesday, weve set up a little afternoon tea. It is genuinely a beautiful poem depicting the harsh reality of life that many of us don't really know how to handle the unwanted changes that old age brings with it. . Tipsy? Her work appears in several literary magazines and anthologies. A crabby old woman, not very wise, Touched by the poem? Bookmark Bunnies Make a Valentine's Day card that doubles as a bookmark. Thanks for reading, Samantha. Five stars and many thanks for your poem, Im a Person, Too. Im a CNA/HHS with 25 years experience in eldercare. Then open your eyes, nurse; you're not looking at me. Do not lose your patience with me. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Some poems are written by the elderly themselves while others are written by caregivers, whether family or professional. This right here is phenomenal. If you have written a poem about your caregiving experience, won't you share it with others. Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. So take the opportunity to listen whileYour elders are still with you here.Record their tales for future generationsSo they will know and hold them dear. And your Summer of 69 current reading has caught my eye, might have to look for it. In the United States, the number of elderly adults over 65 is projected to grow from 47.8 million in 2015 to 87.9 million in 2050 as the Baby Boomer generation ages past 65 years. We're all clocks just trying to keep up with time, knowing full that in the end, time will win. They have such a hard job. know my ears today at the end of the play summarizes what I think of my mom. This poem was found among the possessions of an elderly lady who died in the geriatric ward of a hospital. Jama, what a roller coaster of emotions you created in this post. Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, Those bears! Thier , Mark J. Hume Thank you. I know I can not talk, Or even joke around. acknowledgement for what they do. Still, its especially tough to be isolated and not be able to socialize with other residents or visitors. The symptoms you are showing. I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. My mom (mother of 10!) Poems can be used in the same way as a Readers Theatre play script in a senior residence setting. Just ask anyone who has experienced it and they will tell you that it is one of the hardest and most emotionally charged tasks one can undertake. KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. Mr Cornelius says so. 15. The Lesson by Katherine Kay Gallerani: This uplifting poem celebrates all the lessons learned throughout an entire lifetime, including big and small ones and the ones we didnt even know we were learning. Here I lie in bed again, Awaiting my next meal. Click here to upload more images (optional). Were you touched by this poem? A friend is what a heart needs all the time! I watch my fake teethSwimming in a glass as theySilently judge me. 6. Sorry to hear that they tested positive for the virus, but what a blessing that they are asymptomatic. For someone just to look inside, and realize that I'm ME. I sit beside the fire and think I always asked myself how I would want someone to treat my parent if I could not be there. your love in their hearts. Im Old Enough to Think I Can by John Updike: This poem is a tribute to all the old people who refuse to give up on life and their dreams just because they are growing older. Readers Theatre is where participants read a play script, each actor takes a role and reads the lines of that character. Entering your contribution is easy to do. Its a reminder to appreciate every moment we have, no matter how brief it may be. Encourage Your Elder's Faith and Spiritual Life 4. I have waited quite a long time to get old, No one does it like you, Jama. She then looked at my mom, cousin and other people around her and finally looked at me and said something to me with a pleased face before she passed away. Getting older may not be easy, but some funny poems about being a senior citizen can help youfind some humorin the situation. Regardless of the origins, the contents of this poem will pull at the heartstrings of any caring nurse. Senior citizen poems to make them smile and reminisce on the good old days.
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