You walked past my light, what am I to do? And thank you, Linda, for sharing your poem and mom with us this week!! Theres that strong old trunkWhich branches in every direction,And leaves which represent family membersFor whom you hold affection. Pondering by Sara Teasdale: This poem is a meditation on aging, looking at the love of youth, the energy and vitality, and what it feels like to be old. Entering your contribution is easy to do. Senior citizen poems for church, love poem for seniors. They are autobiographical and speak of the experiences of the poets who wrote them. For my young are all rearing young of their own, A very Happy Valentine's Day to you. Can You Get Disability If Youve Never Worked. I sit beside the fire and think 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. Touched by the poem? I'm now an old woman and nature is cruel; Sometimes read-aloud activities are lacking in nursing homes and assisted living facilities - however this can easily be changed. All I know is that I need you To be with me at all cost. Ask me anything the insouciance of that, and the verity behind it is just beautiful. Its a nursing home in Nelson, BC. They each have had a lifetime of working and raising families. 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. I asked my mother "how will I know when to leave?" "You'll know," she told me. It was complicated, horrifying and exhausting. I bet you are a wonderful nurse in addition to being a great poet. My looks are nothing special, Please help yourself to more refreshments . Are no longer in my life. Every word described my Mums stay in a Care Home.she passed recently. know my ears today Very nicely described and also the way it became funny was absolutely fantastic. Jama: What a gorgeous post! Her website gives permission to link back toher website. Remember by Christina Rossetti: This beautiful poem looks back on a life well lived and urges the reader to remember all the good times, even as they get older. Out of all the caregivers I've worked with (and I've worked with many) only a handful could have done with reading this poem and others like it. Thanks for joining the celebration, Kathy. 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. Glad you liked the poem. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. All other content on this website is Copyright 2006-2023 FFP Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Do you believe him? Thank you for visiting "Poems about Elder Care.". - Henry Ford 2. It's a nursing home in Nelson, BC. 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. Get short sermons for senior citizens, or even ideas for bite-size Bible studies, with these devotionals. Take her a cupcake and check out the full menu of poetic goodness being shared around the blogosphere this week. The old lady's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the 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! Beautiful poems and paintings, Jama! They have had sorrow and they have had joy. I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. 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. Please do not reproduce in any form without permission. the celebration! As I continued to read, I couldn't help it but shed a tear. 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. My aging husband, who just turned 70 in October, still takes his grandsons out bowing and hunting ever year. and beauty of their job. Please listen very closely, oh don't try to ignore Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. your love in their hearts. It encourages us to look at all aspects of life with gratitude instead of regret or fear. When an elder speaks to you, try to focus and listen,Theres often wisdom in those words that you just might be missing. I see him cringing and feeling helpless. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Like Bridget, tears are running down my cheeks, remembering Mom and her cohorts, first in assisted living, and then at the nursing home. Both poemsthe galleryour steady march toward that glorious time of standing ovation. Love. Just think of how that must feel. THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING POEM!! She reflects on the changes shes witnessed over the years, both good and bad, and urges us to keep fighting for whats right. I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. Profanity : Our optional filter replaced words with *** on this page . There is one old man who is afflicted with bone cancer and who says, in high good humor, that his guarantees have run out. So I think I should try to enjoy it. 19. This is a remarkable poem. " The Old People's Home" by Evelyn Sharp: This short poem follows an elderly woman as she visits people in a nursing home for the first time. The line, backs hunched against the unkindness of time, is just *chefs kiss* lovely. Do not include food, candy, or other care package items with your cards. Thanks for that link love those doorways to the imagination!! If it moved you to write it, it may touch someone else's heart too. Published by Family Friend Poems October 2020 with permission of the author. You can find some funny poems to senior citizens here. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Online Christian Articles and Information Hub. Its a lighthearted look at aging and a reminder to enjoy life. 5. He was overdosed on morphine. These poems are sure to bring a smile to their faces and remind them that they are still valued members of society. never say Share your story! See if one of these poems rings true with you. Thier , Mark J. Hume One nurse took her copy to Goes to show that we all leave "SOME footprints in time".. An Old Lady's Poem Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and Patricia A Fleming, Changing Places By Grandfathers, grandmothers, fathers, and mothers The poems are beautiful. You might also like to read: 40 Positive Alzheimers Quotes. . This section is devoted to those elderly who have submitted their lives to someone elses care and were affected enough to write a poemabout it. holding their lips this When you see an elderly person looking for a place to sit,Get up and offer your chair so he or she can sit in it. The awareness of that little detail perked her right upthe world around her came back into focus. Makes my blood boil. Im speechless and deeply moved. This poem has reminded me to take better care of them and show them much love, even though they can't say anything. Dear Angie, Thank them now while you still have the opportunity. These are all delightful memory-jogging poems, each of an acceptable length for seniors to listen to without losing interest or focus. Short comedy plays work best and so can poetry. Work Poems Thank You for sharing this, sometimes we need a picture into anothers life to more appreciate ours. 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. To my overall wellbeing, BUT KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. Published by Family Friend Poems September 2017 with permission of the author. (6). It is about one heart touching another. Until his life was taken by a gun. When I went searching for paintings featuring senior citizens, I was struck by how many of them pictured people walking away. It's really beautiful in its message, and I hope other people that read this learn from your insight into your patients. Caring for the elderly can be a daunting task. Get the Poem of the Day delivered right to your phone! aside without looking at the young soul within We will one day be there, too! We hope you enjoy it! The occasion of Valentine's Day inspires us all to stay young and stay romantic in life. This is one of the finest poems I have ever read. I was also astounded by the collection of lovely painting on you post and the poetry and bios. 14. Glad you enjoyed the post, Janice, and congratulations again (sent you an email)! Warm greetings on the occasion of Valentine's Day. It was frustrating for me to work with people who didn't care about the patients' feelings and seemed to forget that they were people just like us, with all the same needs. This is about life altering experiences. Becoming Your Loved One's Caregiver 2. Sung to the tune ofThe Sound of Silenceby Simon & Garfunkel. I am thinking to hang a framed copy of this poem in every ward to sensitize the staff working there. Oh Jama, what a fun and poignant visit. Were all just walking each other home. ~ Ram Dass. Share your story! That is when the tears fell. 15. I am a map It begins the moment we are born. There's stuff I had and did. When I was just a kid, Blessed are they who Living Treasures . 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. The culture of caregiving is no exception. Thats my favorite line from Lindas poem, and Samanthas final line is so life affirming. It reads simply but really packs a wallop, doesnt it? And what about my weekly card game?I just might forget that too,So Ill just wait Ill umWhat was I about to do? So open your eyes, nurses, open and see, 8. Visit bentlily for more. Must strain to hear the things they say. The poems we publish via ourUnicorn Bay Pressimprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems calledSpoken Word. Just a little knock. Common Mistakes: the word "i" should be capitalized, "u" is not a word, and "im" is spelled "I'm" or "I am". You have spent your whole life sharing and giving love. 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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. 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. (That last image of the bears made me whoop out loud and startle the birds.) A friend is what a heart needs all the time! 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. Just type!Your submission will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. Have you seen these lovely old gents? (5). I will remember to always stay kind to the patients and give them my time to keep them happy. (2). Youve told that story twice today.. Yes I can see some advantagesTo this failing memory thing.As long as I can still play golfAnd it doesnt affect my swing. Published by Family Friend Poems August 2015 with permission of the author. You might also like to read: 40 Inspirational Uplifting Dementia Quotes. Thanks to all who commented on last weeks post featuring ILLUSIONS: Poetry & Art for the Young at Heart by Charles Ghigna and Chip Chigna. That falls upon the earth? So you've heard the story several times beforePlease listen very closely, oh don't try to ignoreThey were sons & daughters, moms & pops tooTheir care and well being is now trusted to youThey once had full lives, raising families and suchThey worked and fought battles not asking for muchNow that they're older and as hard as they've triedThey can't do the things they once did with prideHelp them be happy, compassion always chooseRemember, all will eventually stand in their shoes. All the pretty pictures of the few cared for by families in assisted living or ability to stay at home without much intervention are just that--pictures. Blessed are they who tucked in the drawer the other day. And this is the story of Rose, my adopted grandparent and what her eyes seemed to be saying to the world. And I could proudly stand. Do you have some pictures or graphics to add? So here I am, no family left, as loneliness weighs heavy on my chest. But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. Great! I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; at the end of the play summarizes what I think of my mom. 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. If you are looking for poems about elderly in nursing homes, then you are at the right place. I said "Hi Dad!" and the woman jumped up, gave a loud screech and ran off. Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable. But it can also be one of the most rewarding and moving experiences that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. by folk whose paths might not have crossed before. Lots of backs. While you nibble and sip, enjoy this mini gallery of seniors and Samantha Reynoldss poem, as a way of honoring those weve lost, those weve found, and those weve yet to meet. If youre looking for more uplifting content, check out our other articles on positivity and motivation. The poems we publish via our Unicorn Bay Press imprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems called Spoken Word. and many times don't receive. I took care of her as long as I was able; then was persuaded by the Authorities to entrust her to the Care professionals. Check out this collection of funny poems for seniors. My bones are stiff and achy, I hear you say I'm contracted. Next time my light is on, come and see if I'm OK. The paintings and the poems, every one of them, touched my heart. If everyone showed a little compassion, I wouldn't feel this way. I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. My belly hurts, I haven't pooped, I hope I'm not impacted. 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. We had one child, our precious son. Who are you calling tipsy? It reminds us that its never too late to start over or go after what you want, no matter how old you are. The Hands of Strangers When I stumbled upon this lovely poem by Canadian poet Linda Crosfield recently, I couldnt help but view it through the lens of the pandemic. a purple edging, and your initial A crabby old woman, not very wise, I worked in care for 8 years before moving to China. Blessed are they Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and shaking hand. . Here are some prime examples of serious senioritis. Sidney celebrates all that comes with age, including wisdom, experience, and the joy of watching young people grow. Dont think I need your chattering. Thank you for such a joyful visit. And your Summer of 69 current reading has caught my eye, might have to look for it. All rights reserved. Take an entertaining look at daily senior life. She studied creative writing at the Kootenay School of Arts in Nelson, BC. Cancer took my husband, he had it in his bones. When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. 7. 10. Sometimes he loses control over his bladder and wets the bed. When you see asenior citizentrying to open a heavy door,Hold it open yourself; dont let that senior struggle anymore. 2. 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. I am the standing ovation As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Lenny LiannesABCs of Memory, is a collection of poems containing memories of 20th Century Americana, that will trigger memories in any elderly group. Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. Like a sack left on the shelf, know my ways Her work appears in several literary magazines and anthologies. I am rare. Lack of it is not conducive In any case, I find the stories and memories elderly people share truly delightful. 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. How you look so grand. 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.". Youve reminded me to pull her book from my shelf to reread. Thanks so much to the poets for giving permission to share their work. What happens to a person is less significant than what happens within him. When I contacted Linda to ask for permission to share her poem, she provided a little backstory about it: I wrote Tea at Jubilee Manor when my aunt was living there. I see the helplessness on his countenance. The resident did not have any close relatives or family and this poem was found by nurses as they boxed up his personal belongings. Click the button and find the first one on your computer. Elderly Sayings to Cheer Seniors Up. I always tried to make them feel special in every way that I could. Thank you for introducing me to two wonderful poets. Required fields are marked *. Here I lie in bed again, Awaiting my next meal. If only I could come to you, I surely will. Sorry to hear that they tested positive for the virus, but what a blessing that they are asymptomatic. They have such a hard job. Ill definitely look for more of their poems. A worker barges in my room, As if it's no big deal. All other content on this website is Copyright 2006-2023 FFP Inc. All rights reserved. And I would give it to her. I cannot fault the care he receives in the royal hospital at Putney, the staff there are so caring. I can almost hear her crying out these words. 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 The fabric so old, like tissue, He urges him to be true to himself and live with integrity, no matter what others think of him. Her when she was an adult and an unknown man standing beside her. I am so touched! And seeing such pictures also helps build empathy and compassion. ease the days Its a reminder that we should cherish our memories and hold onto them tightly. Just my thoughts. The presenter doesnt need to be a trained presenter. I know I can not talk, Or even joke around. 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. I can remember when I wore you Let these poems help youfind the funnyin common senior health complaints and limitations. Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the North Ireland Association for Poems can be used in the same way as a Readers Theatre play script in a senior residence setting. Ah, blissful childhood memories. Those bottles contained tea. Every day I think of her. The groups are the brainchild of Liverpudlian charity The Reader, which first worked with a care home in 2006.In 2016-17 the organisation ran 514 shared reading groups around the country - 15% . With a strong emotional factor, poems can trigger long-forgotten memories, inspire and entrtain the elderly if they mention situations they experienced in their youth or young adulthood. The copyright of all poems on this website belong to the individual authors. Thanks for so much goodness. 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. All you need is love. Said the little old man, I do that too. Would you like to meet Daisy? Cant see her in person. KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. And eat PIE. Encourage Your Elder's Faith and Spiritual Life 4. Senior citizen poems to make them smile and reminisce on the good old days. A bout 10 years ago I participated in the local "Adopt a Grandparent Day" down at a local Old Folks home. Thanks for reading, Samantha. Here, I am sharing only those poems for which I have permission to post from the authors. The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew By Amazing that shes still living at home at age 92. Oh, the people shes met, the things and places shes seen, the love shes shared in 100 years! And accept the stark fact that nothing can last. STOP! Scotland, it was felt that she had nothing left of any value. My folks are in a nursing home, quarantined in their rooms, and have still somehow managed to contract covis-19 although they are asymptomatic, which is good, they have no way of chatting with the other residents or enjoying any visits, so I hope things are able to get back to normal by the end of the year. For someone just to look inside, and realize that I'm ME. About the Poem. What do we see, you ask, what do we see? Remembering the vows that I promised to keep. The number of elderly adults (over the age of 65 years) entering nursing homes is expected to increase in the upcoming decades. 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. It is strange! My eyes are dim and my answers slow. Yes, you cant take your eyes off the bears for a minute! Mr Cornelius says so. 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