No memorizing is needed and the play can be read several times, either with the same actors reading the same lines or changing actors to read different roles for second or third readings. Getting older may not be easy, but some funny poems about being a senior citizen can help youfind some humorin the situation. Warm greetings on the occasion of Valentine's Day. Thank you so much. They have had sorrow and they have had joy. But it takes a turn towards the end, warning that youth is fleeting and urging us to enjoy every moment while we still can. This poem was found among the possessions of an elderly lady who died in the geriatric ward of a hospital. . It reminds us to keep going and try our best, even if we fail sometimes. Share your story! Most of these patients send beautiful words and blessings upon you when you do a simple act of kindness. . But we can send in one of those little airline-sized bottles of gin and some tonic and we will toast her over the fence on the day. Who need me to guide and a secure happy home. Regardless of the origins, the contents of this poem will pull at the heartstrings of any caring nurse. these wrinkles are imprints Theres much to be said, especially in tough, unpredictable times, about treating each slow dance as your last. It urges readers not to give up, even when times are tough. Thanks for reading, Samantha. Great! I asked my mother "how will I know when to leave?" "You'll know," she told me. Thank you. sits the tall, wooden worn out clock. Blessed are they who Its a beautiful tribute to the special bond between mothers and children. Bound to each other with ties that should last. So I went. Magic Mike LXXXV When the son of an 85 year-old resident of the East Neck Nursing Center in West Babylon, New York came to visit his mother one day, he was shocked to see that her commissary money had been converted into dollar bills. Many of the women have become little girls again. I sit beside the fire and think Both poemsthe galleryour steady march toward that glorious time of standing ovation. Love. And Samantha Reynolds opening lines Youre entitled to seconds of everything. It is important to remember that our lives still have a purpose as we age. Click the button and find the first one on your computer. Just wanted to let you know that you are loved! What a surprise to get to the end of your amazing post and discover I won the Ghinga book! Sometimes he loses control over his bladder and wets the bed. Lets show our elders we respect and honor all that theyve lived through.Dont forget that if were lucky, some day well be elders too. CORYDON, Ind. Encourage Your Elder's Faith and Spiritual Life 4. aside without looking at the young soul within We will one day be there, too! So much loveliness in this post! Happy Birthday to Daisy! If you have another worker help, change me during rounds. I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO. Ill have one of everything you can fit on my plate. Gifts frowned on. So lovely, to touch hearts. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." -Henry Ford Poems can offer a heartfelt way to honor the elderly and show your love and respect for them. Poems can be used in the same way as a Readers Theatre play script in a senior residence setting. I look in the mirror and see , We send our best wishes for your good health, safety, and strength plus at least 100 virtual bear hugs from Mr Cornelius and the Alphabet Soup furry kitchen helpers . Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon. Said the little old man, I do that too. Touched by the poem? I think of the years .all too few, gone too fast, of all that I have seen 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. Include kind and uplifting messages, poems and drawings in your cards. It loses all its worth. It hurt to think they could be there in what 20-30 years? May they be treated with dignity. And I could proudly stand. My own father died in a care facility. I can see your slightly tipsy bears were a smashing good time Beautiful art too, I really liked Diane Fujimotos painting, such rich colors. Happy birthday to Daisy! What ever happened to courtesy? tucked in the drawer the other day. The poems and paintings were beautiful. Yes I can see some advantagesTo this failing memory thing.As long as I can still play golfAnd it doesnt affect my swing. Mum's Green Light came on (as I called it) and she waxed lyrical about her wedding day. The Old Peoples Home by Evelyn Sharp: This short poem follows an elderly woman as she visits people in a nursing home for the first time. 3. . What had been a tedious experience was suddenly a profoundly energizing moment. Do you believe him? At a dull corporate event years ago, she noticed a lily that was bent over in a centerpiece of flowers. Those who need to be taken care of for the first time have a hard time accepting that they need help. A member of staff or willing community volunteer who is interested, has a good clear reading voice, and patience, will do just fine. This poem has hit home. Do you have a poem on the elderly or eldercare that you've written? Mom and her cohorts its good to hear of those cherished friendships forged in assisted living places/care homes, etc. Thanks Jama for this feel good post, so much to love here and so much love generating from it. When an old lady died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Dundee, Dawn Mazzola As I stare up at the ceiling. 8. When you see an elderly person sitting quietly alone in a park,Stop and strike up a conversation; your kindness will surely leave its mark. As part of her Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance platform, CTKG Reese is encouraging Connecticut's fifth grade students to help brighten the lives of the state's nursing home residents. Cancer took my husband, he had it in his bones. For my young are all rearing young of their own, The Elderly Lady by Edwin Arlington Robinson: This poem looks at the struggles facing an elderly lady who has lost her loved ones and struggles with dementia but still finds hope in the present moment and herself. One day my dad was hunting, from his favorite hunting stand; In a dusty, dark corner of a very old house. Brought me to tears. Ah, blissful childhood memories. I may be sad, I may be blue. -Subhash Bansal, Hi! 5. Sorry to hear that they tested positive for the virus, but what a blessing that they are asymptomatic. Now my mother is in the same place and she's turning 100 on June 3rd. All other content on this website is Copyright 2006-2023 FFP Inc. All rights reserved. Thats my favorite line from Lindas poem, and Samanthas final line is so life affirming. 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. But maybe I can use thisTo get out of things I dont want to do,Like mowing the lawn and washing the car,And scrubbing the toilet too! at the end of the play, I am the hours To My Old Age by Margaret Sidney: Written by an author who was 70 when she wrote it, this poem is a heartfelt tribute to growing old. Blessed are they who seem to know Share your story! I have waited quite a long time to get old, The awareness of that little detail perked her right upthe world around her came back into focus. And accept the stark fact that nothing can last. Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Memories! Lenny LiannesABCs of Memory, is a collection of poems containing memories of 20th Century Americana, that will trigger memories in any elderly group. Every single parent who ends up in a care facility desperately needs a son or daughter who is able to visit. All I know is that I need you To be with me at all cost. They enjoy this ritual That's why I loved you're poem. . The fabric so old, like tissue, These are all delightful memory-jogging poems, each of an acceptable length for seniors to listen to without losing interest or focus. The name bentlily is a daily reminder to find joy by noticing the ordinary details of her life. Just a little knock. I cannot fault the care he receives in the royal hospital at Putney, the staff there are so caring. (You can preview and edit on the next page). Of the mostly forgotten many My face reveals my age. For the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. (6). As I do at your bidding, as I eat at your will. I will. Do not ask me to remember.Dont try to make me understand.Let me rest and know youre with me.Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. As it turns out, though, there was a bright spot, a glimmer of hope. These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. Goes to show that we all leave "SOME footprints in time".. An Old Lady's Poem (That last image of the bears made me whoop out loud and startle the birds.) These blues are real and that's what makes them so depressing. Published by Family Friend Poems March 2020 with permission of the author. They are autobiographical and speak of the experiences of the poets who wrote them. Please do not reproduce in any form without permission. and beauty of their job. Has this poem touched me! I enjoyed the cookiesand let those silly bears have all the liquor. Thanks for that link love those doorways to the imagination!! Get the Poem of the Day delivered right to your phone! I love it all, but especially the Reynolds poem. Thank you for such a joyful visit. I was young and we had a connection but one day I heard the nurses talking about how pathetic she was for wetting her bed and not saying anything so I ran over and stomped on her foot. Blessed are they who I am sad and sick and lost. Ronald Doe, Meaningful Poems Thank You for sharing this, sometimes we need a picture into anothers life to more appreciate ours. Treat me with respect, the same I'd give to you. This is what my daughter wrote I am very proud of her, love daddy. I just have to add though, that it saddens me that poetry about care is always reminding people/caregivers/nurses to be nicer. I was also astounded by the collection of lovely painting on you post and the poetry and bios. I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. Touched by the poem? Poems can be used as a form Readers Theatre script. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), honoring our elderly with a pair of poems (+ a specialbirthday! At fifty once more, babies play round my knee, To do this, CTKG Reese is asking for your help in creating Valentine's Day cards, paper decorations, or drawings to send to local nursing facilities. It encourages us to look at all aspects of life with gratitude instead of regret or fear. In addition to the senior citizen poems we have provided you with some humorous poems, which we hope will amuse you as well. Dementia is so hard on families. She had lost her legs from above the knee down which made . I just love your poems - keep writing. The occasion of Valentine's Day inspires us all to stay young and stay romantic in life. I see him cringing and feeling helpless. She finds herself drawn to them and overwhelmed by their heartbreaking stories, and she vows to help them in any way she can from that moment forward. Many nursing home residents spend a lot of time reading, so a Valentine bookmark may make someone smile well after the holiday ends. Sadly, it won't be quite the celebration we'd always planned. The tale is said to be authored by an anonymous elderly gentleman, living in an Australian nursing home: Take an entertaining look at daily senior life. Sometimes read-aloud activities are lacking in nursing homes and assisted living facilities - however this can easily be changed. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. Yes, you cant take your eyes off the bears for a minute! . A worker barges in my room, As if it's no big deal. It was complicated, horrifying and exhausting. 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. Upload 1-4 Pictures or Graphics (optional). Everything about this post is precious. Annoying to everyone,Stingiest person that ever lived,Some kind of jerk,Post-funeral celebration to be held at the union hall. But it can also be one of the most rewarding and moving experiences that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. I am not old, she said Thanks to a post by JessieBelle, one of our AgingCare Caregiver Forum members, we recently came across one of these legends in the form of this poem. connected like dots I also pray for the caregivers. Remember this poem when you next meet an old person who you might brush It's really beautiful in its message, and I hope other people that read this learn from your insight into your patients. What do you see, nurses, what do you see? Either way, take a few moments to share some poetry with your elders in honor of their golden status in life. He doesn't show any signs of recognizing me or hearing me. ListenSo you've heard the story several times before When you see asenior citizentrying to open a heavy door,Hold it open yourself; dont let that senior struggle anymore. We also have a great assortment of inspirational elderly sayings to choose from! I guess theres lots of symbolism there . 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). Janice N. Harrington worked as a nursing home aide in college, and she drew on that experience to write "The Hands of Strangers: Poems from the Nursing Home.". They are a person too. Many, many years ago JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. make it known Select it and click on the button to choose it.Then click on the link if you want to upload up to 3 more images. Cut a slim piece of card stock between 2 and 3 inches wide and about 9 inches long. I am currently caring for and have two care givers looking after my 80 year old mother. My eyes are dim and my answers slow. If you are looking for poems about elderly in nursing homes, then you are at the right place. Becoming Your Loved One's Caregiver 2. Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. The poems span fifty years of American history and cultural landmarks that elderly Americans will remember, have associations with and opinions about. content of simpering, I will lock them up together and throw away the key. Just type!Your submission will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. Touched by the poem? Nothing is wrong with my sense of smell. Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the North Ireland Association for Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, and that way, winding. Just my thoughts. 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. Blessed are they who The Old Lady Speaks by Margaret Atwood: This poem is from the perspective of an elderly woman who looks back on her life and all she has seen. From celebrating life until its end to giving thanks for what time remains, these poems commemorate the elderly in all their glory and remind us that we are never too old to enjoy life. Lack of it is not conducive And as for paying my taxes,Well that goes right out the door.Whos gonna come after a senile seniorWhose fixed income leaves him poor? nurses and their aids throw up their hands screeches and moans rolling eyes and amputees chains and bonds invisible around each neck nails each retiree to bed and floor's vomit crumbs of breakfast dancing on the aged beards nonstop ambulances with reeling red and blue bulbs no guests dare the trip inside barred by mind and smell Senior Devotional Encouragement for the elderly is just a click away with these devotions for seniorswhether you're at home or in a nursing home. 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! Her writing has been published in Canada, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S.A. Makes my blood boil. To my overall wellbeing, Alora M. Knight, Poem About When A Loved One Has Alzheimer's, Inspirational Poems Do you have some pictures or graphics to add? Strangely enough, most of us live under the illusion that we and our loved ones will never become old. Make sure your happy messages are generic and nonreligious, for example "Warmest wishes" or . And I would give it to her. Do not include glitter, confetti, or any embellishments that are not securely attached to the card. I just use a walking stick to seem stately and tall. 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. The story goes that this poem was found among the personal belongings of an elderly man who died in a nursing home. Those guys are adorable too. Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. You shed light on and gave a voice to the countless number of elderly folks who sit suffering in silence, trapped in their own bodies. JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. Please click on my Home Page to go to other helpful links on Eldercare. This poem reminds me of my great grandmother when I was only 7 years old. Too Long for those who Grieve. I wrote this at Christmas. Now my mother is in the same place and shes turning 100 on June 3rd. He was overdosed on morphine. Poems are great scripts for spoken word performances and the length of the performance can be tailored to the attention span and capabilities of the listeners. I hope that the ones taking care of her are really taking care of her. I will remember to always stay kind to the patients and give them my time to keep them happy. Published by Family Friend Poems September 2017 with permission of the author. Don't try to make me understand. I do love the idea of treasure to be found and dancing with slow joy. My sister has Power of Attorney and what she says goes. Glad you liked the poem. Ask me anything the insouciance of that, and the verity behind it is just beautiful. 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. Oh Jama, what a fun and poignant visit. Here are some prime examples of serious senioritis. Thanks to all who commented on last weeks post featuring ILLUSIONS: Poetry & Art for the Young at Heart by Charles Ghigna and Chip Chigna. At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. This is my walker.There are many like it, but this one is mine.I must cling to it as I walk through the retirement home.My walker, without me, becomes a place to hang my clothes.Without my walker, I will fall down. Have you seen these lovely old gents? understand Oh and my tears morphed into tears of laughter with the final images of Mr Cornelius and his furry friends hitting the bottles. I admit I didn't know Shel Silverstein until I bought a couple of sheets of stamps with his name on each stamp and a silly little sketch of a cartoonish little girl. The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew By - Henry Ford 2. I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. If youre looking for more uplifting content, check out our other articles on positivity and motivation. 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. Dear Angie, Poems and songs can help bring cheer in the most difficult of situations. It may help their caregiver make it through one more day. The term 'care' is used loosely. My sister works organizing ombudsmen who go into care homes and make sure all is well its a tough job just now. Happy Valentine day 4). The line, backs hunched against the unkindness of time, is just *chefs kiss* lovely. KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. . I see the helplessness on his countenance. Published by Family Friend Poems July 2020 with permission of the author. holding their lips this Copyright 2020 Jama Rattigan of Jamas Alphabet Soup. To Age by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This poem looks at aging as natural and positive, full of wisdom and experience. into good sense, you think I am waiting to die Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Once more a session of the poetry writing workshop at the American Nursing Home on Avenue B near Fifth Street had begun. Churchgists.com covers prayers, spiritual meaning, bible verses and dreams interpretation. And now and again my battered heart swells. When my tea was spilled at the table today. This poem has reminded me to take better care of them and show them much love, even though they can't say anything. I'm a retired nurse of thirty years, and would love to hear about your day. . They have such a hard job. Have vanished now from sight. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and Caring for the elderly can be a daunting task. How special to honor Daisy with this delectable spread and sensitive poems. So true, Patti. I replied: ask her what happened in Feb 1952. Patricia A Fleming, Changing Places By . A baby bear bowl full of porridge in the morning with powdered sugar sprinkled on top. The poems we publish via ourUnicorn Bay Pressimprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems calledSpoken Word. Celebrations and beautiful moments of joy and happiness are what I wish for you on the occasion of Valentine's Day. My looks are nothing special, Brothers and sisters, who love one another. The poems we publish via our Unicorn Bay Press imprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems called Spoken Word. Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the author. Happy Birthday, Daisy!! Poems about Growing Old Aging is a natural process of life. And now this little old Scottish lady, with nothing left to give to the of my journey, HAPPY, HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, DEAR DAISY! Touched by the poem? I said to the young care worker. she may not appear to be living in your time; but she is living in her time.. A very moving poem which had me in tears as I typed. Learn more about Linda at her Official Website and blog, Purple Mountain Poetry. What do we see, you ask, what do we see? Thank you. I'm so embarrassed, and ashamed, that I'm doing this at eighty. The young help to care for the old. I press my light to see a face, Or just for company. All rights reserved. Either each resident is given a copy of the whole poem, or the poem cut up into verse and one verse given to each resident. Reading or hearing poems that are familiar to most people can trigger memories, as poems learned as a child or in later school years. Im speechless and deeply moved. These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. Samantha goes by the pen name bentlily to remind her of the purpose of her poetry. They should be cared for with dignity and respect just like it was your mom or dad being cared for. I saw on your blog that you recently read Michelle Obamas Becoming. We provide general wellness related information. Entering your contribution is easy to do. Several other dates also had the same reaction. Janice N. Harrington's debut collection, Even the Hollow My Body Made Is Gone, won the A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize Contest and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award. I worked in care for 8 years before moving to China. Were all just walking each other home. ~ Ram Dass. Poem About When A Loved One Has Alzheimer's, Funny Poem About Giving Up Things As You Age, Funny Poem About Not Getting Enough Sleep. What are you thinking when you're looking at me? No hugs. Is that what you see? Now the poem is even more meaningful. The cherished ritual of afternoon tea took on an added poignancy as I thought of those who no longer have the joy of a last dance to look forward to. 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. And seeing such pictures also helps build empathy and compassion. One day all of us are going to die. Required fields are marked *. What happens to a person is less significant than what happens within him. I can feel the pain in every stanza. ), Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing, An Easter Tale (Mr Cornelius and His Checkmates), Bob Dylan's 74th Birthday Celebration (with meatballs), Christmas Tea with Madeline, Anne and Eloise, Interview with Little House Actor Sidney Greenbush, Secret Garden: Yorkshire Culinary Delights, Three Course Celebration of Colin Firth's 54th Birthday, Two Recipes from The Tasha Tudor Family Cookbook, Two Susan Branch books + Potato Chip Cookies. Time is never say But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. How to Prosper as a Private Hire Caregiver. Published by Family Friend Poems October 2020 with permission of the author. Although the hands of the elderly may not beSmooth, supple, and unblemished,They have a beauty all their own.Each line, each spot, each scarHas its own tale to tell.Some are tales of tragedy, others are tales of triumph,But they all combine to tell the unique storyOf that treasured persons life.So the next time youre with an elder,Gently take that persons hands within your own,And look with wonder at a life truly lived. I love the way you used the words. I love everything about this post. Do not lose your patience with me. Is that what you're thinking? Amazing that shes still living at home at age 92. Linda Crosfieldlives in Ootischenia, at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers in South East British Columbia where she writes poetry and produces handmade books and chapbooks through her micro-press, Nose in Book Publishing. Hello BENGAY my old friend.You grease my joints and help them bend.And even though you smell like strong menthol,And waft around me as I walk the halls.Ill gladly suffer wrinkled noses and fanning hands,From my ancient friends.They all can kissMy BENGAY. When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. Restful sleep has proved elusive. Uncle Victor's senility seemed comic then. You inspire me to keep writing myself. THE POEM OF A CRABBY OLD MAN! Theres a light at theend of the tunnelThats what Ive heard everyone say.And I know Im supposed to go toward it,But Im being waved back the other way. It begins the moment we are born. At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, Im also starting Elton Johns autobiography as well as Carly Simons new book. Do you think I'm just a vegetable, Laying here like a rock? Both poets words resonate so much about this almost invisible group of people who deserve so much more. When I was a child, my home was a nursing home run by my parents. Get short sermons for senior citizens, or even ideas for bite-size Bible studies, with these devotionals. When an elder speaks to you, try to focus and listen,Theres often wisdom in those words that you just might be missing. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. What ever happened to courtesy? Beloved by everyone,Generous to a fault,One of a kind,Will be missed by all. Im confused beyond your concept.I am sad and sick and lost.All I know is that I need youTo be with me at all cost. . I will have to visit it again and again. Please don't talk about me, as if I'm not around. For someone just to look inside, and realize that I'm ME. After being on a library wait list for two years, I finally got to read it. Youre one of 10 children? Reading this poem was very heartfelt and personal. Once void of all its Autumn hues, Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Include your name and permission for me to publish your poem on my website. And before her final breath, she called on to me by waving her hand to me and she tried to speak to me with a gibberish and weak voice, but somehow, I understood her. They each Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon. She's trapped inside the prison walls If only I could come to you, I surely will. Published by Family Friend Poems December 2010 with permission of the author. Poetic Exchange Between a Patient and Nurse. And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.. 16. I'm sorry I may drool, and at times I even stare. A lovely post, Jama thanks for sharing! Im grateful to Linda for sharing her poem and about Daisy. Published by Family Friend Poems February 2018 with permission of the author. I see the sadness in your eyes, words exchanged, sometimes even heard, That used to be her mind. Remembering the vows that I promised to keep. 'cause a lightning bolt had burned a giant hole down through that tree. 15. 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