JUST KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. 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. Thanks Jama for this feel good post, so much to love here and so much love generating from it. 16. And then you continue looking for those darn keys.You confuse your pets names with your kids names.You have the number of your local pharmacy on speed dial.You recognize the person youre dating in an Old Masters painting at the art museum.You think you just got the hang of video chatting only to realize youre watching an old insurance commercial with Alex Trebek. 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. Who are you calling tipsy? 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. 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. I should have responded much sooner to your beautiful comment about my poem. Share your story! 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. Here I lie in bed again, Awaiting my next meal. What ever happened to courtesy? 19. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. Do NOT submit poems here, instead go to the. I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. There are many poemsabout elder care and/or the elderly. My belly hurts, I haven't pooped, I hope I'm not impacted. Mum's Green Light came on (as I called it) and she waxed lyrical about her wedding day. Share it!Your contribution may help someone dealing with aging issues. My aging husband, who just turned 70 in October, still takes his grandsons out bowing and hunting ever year. Just wanted to let you know that you are loved! Unless otherwise credited, all content copyright 2007-2023 Jama Rattigan. Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. Theres much to be said, especially in tough, unpredictable times, about treating each slow dance as your last. Warning by Jenny Joseph: This poem starts lighthearted, looking at all the things an old person can do that a young person cant get away with. This is one of the finest poems I have ever read. Here, I am sharing only those poems for which I have permission to post from the authors. Oh, look its 2:15! So read on to find out about twenty amazing and uplifting poems just for seniors! I was also astounded by the collection of lovely painting on you post and the poetry and bios. by Internet. These poems are sure to bring a smile to their faces and remind them that they are still valued members of society. Any information shared here is not medical advice. Thats my favorite line from Lindas poem, and Samanthas final line is so life affirming. My favorite painting is Devotion. I love that Samanthas poem honors wisdom, and the tipsy bears crack me up. I will be 60 on my next birthday and it seems like years fly by like days. I have been in this "transitional care unit" at a long-term facility for four months waiting for release to a group home that never seems to come. My faltering step and shaking hand. 'Twas a giant Oak with perfect limbs, under which two deer trails ran. 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. My resounding answer was always with dignity, love, and compassion. And I wont have to talk to my mother-in-lawIf I cant remember to call.Her memory is even worse than mine,So she probably wont miss me at all. Mental Health. It hurt to think they could be there in what 20-30 years? Readers Theatre is where participants read a play script, each actor takes a role and reads the lines of that character. Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Happy Birthday to Daisy! It begins the moment we are born. know my ears today never say Little old me though that the world back then was black and white. Some poems are written by the elderly themselves while others are written by caregivers, whether family or professional. Dreaming that soon now a lover she'll meet. The occasion of Valentine's Day inspires us all to stay young and stay romantic in life. Next time my light is on, come and see if I'm OK. 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. Glad you enjoyed the post, Janice, and congratulations again (sent you an email)! Your email address will not be published. And the art!!! 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'm confused beyond your concept. Just started Summer of 69 unusual writing style (my first Todd Strasser book). 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. That used to be her mind. but I am waiting to be found, I am a treasure 8, 9 In several states, the number of elderly adults is expected to at least triple . I used to be a lively one, just like your pretty self. This was a lovely poem, I thought of my husband when I read it, he has been in a vegative state for 10 years and I often wonder whether he knows what's going on around him. And I had just began to grow, I have so many old and new memories this post evoked. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." -Henry Ford Can't see her in person. A lovely post, Jama thanks for sharing! acknowledgement for what they do. Copyright 2020 Jama Rattigan of Jamas Alphabet Soup. 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! You guided me when I needed help.You reprimanded me when I needed discipline.You comforted my heart when it was broken,You rejoiced with me when I found success.You were there for me in moments big and small. Im also starting Elton Johns autobiography as well as Carly Simons new book. I always tried to make them feel special in every way that I could. Those guys are adorable too. KEEP IN MIND AND DON'T FORGET, THAT I'M A PERSON TOO. They each A member of staff or willing community volunteer who is interested, has a good clear reading voice, and patience, will do just fine. No text to follow, no page marking needed. A baby bear bowl full of porridge in the morning with powdered sugar sprinkled on top. With bathing and feeding, the long day to fill. Choose happy and eat chocolate Suggested General Messages Wishing you weeks worth of smiles! The lucky ones will live till they are venerable old men/women with grandchildren. They each Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon. Include your name and permission for me to publish your poem on my website. Thanks. When I was a child, my home was a nursing home run by my parents. To my overall wellbeing, Hope she can feel our virtual hugs and good wishes! a procession of chairs and walkers, I just use a walking stick to seem stately and tall. You inspire me to keep writing myself. She had lost her legs from above the knee down which made . (4). Very nicely described and also the way it became funny was absolutely fantastic. Upload 1-4 Pictures or Graphics (optional). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Online Christian Articles and Information Hub. of all that I have seen When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. Youre entitled to seconds of everything. No flowers. Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, In a dusty, dark corner of a very old house, But I'm well aware of everything, and also every sound. I see him cringing and feeling helpless. (5). (20). Mr Cornelius claims those bottles contained tea, not booze (like they do in the movies). My heart to you is given, please do give yours to me. We tend to shut them away 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? Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the author. Its a nursing home in Nelson, BC. 14. All stories are moderated before being published. The story goes that this poem was found among the personal belongings of an elderly man who died in a nursing home. I am twenty one. Wow. I am sad and sick and lost. Here are 20 inspirational poems for the elderly to read and enjoy. Here are some prime examples of serious senioritis. I hear you talk with other patients, so please don't walk away. 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. 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. I needed a poem for my English class. I Want To Go Home Take Me Home My father was locked in on an Alzheimer's unit of a nursing home. This poem has hit home. Touched by the poem? My mom (mother of 10!) Just remember that I need you,That the best of me is gone.Please dont fail to stand beside me, Love me til my life is done. At a dull corporate event years ago, she noticed a lily that was bent over in a centerpiece of flowers. My bones are stiff and achy, I hear you say I'm contracted. Just type!Your submission will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. Dream of a Young Man by Emily Dickinson: This poem reflects on the joys and struggles of getting older, and it looks at the loneliness that many elderly people experience in old age. I have tears in my eyes as I read your post, Jama! Oh and my tears morphed into tears of laughter with the final images of Mr Cornelius and his furry friends hitting the bottles. Jama: What a gorgeous post! Regardless of the origins, the contents of this poem will pull at the heartstrings of any caring nurse. Uncle Victor's senility seemed comic then. Thank them now while you still have the opportunity. Entering your contribution is easy to do. Thanks for joining the celebration, Kathy. Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves as Well 3. These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. There is now a stone where I once had a heart. She looks back on her love for her late husband, who was a Confederate soldier, and how their relationship survived the Civil War. I Spent 21 years as an CNA. Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; Touched by the poem? Confronting this reality is the beginning of a healthy relationship to life, aging and death. Like Bridget, tears are running down my cheeks, remembering Mom and her cohorts, first in assisted living, and then at the nursing home. Dont think I need your chattering. My face reveals my age. Yes, you cant take your eyes off the bears for a minute! Touched by the poem? I do love the idea of treasure to be found and dancing with slow joy. It is an excellent choice for such readings or performances. Great! 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. All rights reserved. The young help to care for the old. I remember the joys, I remember the pain, 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. A friend is what a heart needs all the time! They carry dolls about with them, mostly rag-dolls, I suppose so they can't injure . All I know is that I need you To be with me at all cost. This condition is a product of our culture that does everything it can to conceal the loss of youth. 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.". 2. Strangely enough, most of us live under the illusion that we and our loved ones will never become old. . Beautiful poems and paintings, Jama! If not for Lindas poem, our paths might never have crossed. It was fueled not only by two poems I love, but also hearing about those (some elected officials), who feel older people should be sacrificed for the economy. Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; I look at the future, I shudder with dread. Bible Verses About Protecting The Environment, Bible Verses About Protecting The Innocent, Bible Verses About Protecting The Vulnerable, Bible Verses About Pretending To Be Someone Else, Bible Verses About Proclaiming The Word Of God, Bible Verses About Praying For Lost Souls, Bible Verses About Premarital Relationships, Bible Verses About Practicing What You Preach, Bible Verses About Praising God In Hard Times, Bible Verses About Praising God With Music, Bible Verses About Poverty And Homelessness, Bible Verses About Power In The Name Of Jesus, Bible Verses About Practice Makes Perfect, Bible Verses About Plagues In The Last Days KJV, Bible Verses About Plagues In The Last Days, Bible Verses About Physical Pain And Healing. If only I could come to you, I surely will. 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. Signs of wisdom won:Silvered hair, a wrinkled brow,And a peaceful soul. Happy Birthday, Daisy!! These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. I'm a small child of ten with a father and mother, Please convey my all appreciations to the poet for writing such a meaningful and purposeful poem. 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. Sadly, it won't be quite the celebration we'd always planned. So I open your eyes, nurses, open and see, Not a crabby old woman, look closer, nurses see ME! Poems such as " Dreams" by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Do not include food, candy, or other care package items with your cards. Pretty little high heels, It's a nursing home in Nelson, BC. What had been a tedious experience was suddenly a profoundly energizing moment. Im grateful to Linda for sharing her poem and about Daisy. 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. Share your story! Dad was playing cards with a woman and a man. Every single parent who ends up in a care facility desperately needs a son or daughter who is able to visit. Sidney celebrates all that comes with age, including wisdom, experience, and the joy of watching young people grow. 15. cookies and squares that break up a day, Her website gives permission to link back toher website. So maybe death isnt a funny topic or is it? How you look so grand. 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. How life changes. I'm a retired nurse of thirty years, and would love to hear about your day. Too Long for those who Grieve. It loses all its worth. 5. For the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. 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. EVERY life, regardless of age, is PRICELESS. What ever happened to courtesy? I have waited quite a long time to get old. The verses of the poem can be divided among the group of residents and different residents read a verse each. It encourages us to look at all aspects of life with gratitude instead of regret or fear. My grandmother had dementia and she didn't respond to anyone. but me. She has been writing a poem every day since 2011 as a way to trick herself into being present to the little moments that would otherwise surely be missed. (2). Click the button and find the first one on your computer. The tale is said to be authored by an anonymous elderly gentleman, living in an Australian nursing home: Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and Yes, life in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are just so much harder, scarier, and riskier for all concerned. It wasnt even listed on his chart that he was given this drug on that last day. at the end of the play summarizes what I think of my mom. I can almost hear her crying out these words. world, is now the author of this simple, yet eloquent, poem traveling the world It may help their caregiver make it through one more day. But it takes a turn towards the end, warning that youth is fleeting and urging us to enjoy every moment while we still can. I bless the writer! All rights reserved. (1), They have spent their for every afternoon at two-fifteen. I can imagine my folks and grandparents in these scenes. I would've loved to hear your mom tell the story about her special day in 1952! After being on a library wait list for two years, I finally got to read it. The resident did not have any close relatives or family and this poem was found by nurses as they boxed up his personal belongings. We tend to shut them away Think of all the history thats lostWhen a family elder passes.Those precious stories shared of oldCrumble into irretrievable ashes. . It is important to remember that our lives still have a purpose as we age. If you have a medical issue or concern, please consult with your doctor or medical practitioner. She has seven chapbooks: Ways to Get to Here; Generation Dance; Etiquette; Whats Best for Us; Rodeo Nights;Lost in Ptzcuaro and A Walk in the Mangrove. She couldn't talk or move much, but she was lively as I can remember. Living Treasures We collected the best and most funny senior citizen poems for church online. May they be treated with dignity. The name bentlily is a daily reminder to find joy by noticing the ordinary details of her life. backs hunched against the unkindness of time, 7. Is that what you see? I spent a month and a half in a nursing/rehab/respite with wheelchair and walker parades to gatherings. Wow! Learn more about how we make money. Here she is: Have you ever seen such a beautiful face, such a wonderful smile? Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. Those bears! Glad you enjoyed the post and seeing the paintings. The body, it crumbles, grace and vigor depart, 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. That is so lovely, Anna. What happens to a person is less significant than what happens within him. Blessed are they who I replied: ask her what happened in Feb 1952. Too Slow for those who Wait, If everyone showed a little compassion, I wouldn't feel this way. I can feel the pain in every stanza. No hugs. No one does it like you, Jama. I am currently caring for and have two care givers looking after my 80 year old mother. At his prime as an exporter, his secretary fell for him. Lack of it is not conducive I imagine your memories are a mixed bag of good days and bad days when you visited your mom. Make sure your happy messages are generic and nonreligious, for example "Warmest wishes" or . And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.. Share Your Story Here. I have been associated with a 100 beds hospital for quite a long time. They each have had a lifetime of working and raising families. These are colloquialisms and general sayings, they so . This poem was found among the possessions of an elderly lady who died in the geriatric ward of a hospital. 13. This is what my daughter wrote I am very proud of her, love daddy. We learned that the elderly were the most vulnerable, and that many residents as well as caregivers had been lost or were fighting for their lives across the country. at the end of the play, I am the hours When a Nursing Home Must Be Considered 5. If you dont know what to do with these free printable poems under 100 words, just print them and post them on your refrigerator! Its a reminder that every day is an opportunity to grow and learn something new. And they show no compassion I'm glad you have made this connection and can now better help patients in their helpless days because it hurts to be helpless. Has long been left behind. We think they make especially good decorations for elderly individuals in nursing homes looking for uplifting inspiration with some colorful imagery to adorn their walls! Gifts frowned on. Select it and click on the button to choose it. Though I was sorry to hear Linda and her family wont be able to celebrate this landmark birthday in person, I was so relieved that her mom is okay and would indeed be observing a rare milestone next week. I felt it was a privilege to be able to do such work . There is one old man who is afflicted with bone cancer and who says, in high good humor, that his guarantees have run out. This is about life altering experiences. I'm A Person Too by Dawn Mazzola - Family Friend Poems. It was complicated, horrifying and exhausting. of meadow-flowers and butterflies The tea poem is exquisite Jama! Senior citizen poems to make them smile and reminisce on the good old days. And thank you, Linda, for sharing your poem and mom with us this week!! Not a crabby old woman; look closer see ME!! You know youve become a senior citizen when: You hear more fromthe AARPthan your own family.Your body makes more snaps, crackles, and pops than a bowl of Rice Krispies.Instead of tasting the Skittles rainbow, you swallow a rainbow of medications every day.Your refrigerator now contains more cans of Ensure than beer.You cant remember where you left your car keys, but then remember you no longer own a car. But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. Sorry to hear that they tested positive for the virus, but what a blessing that they are asymptomatic. Who seems not to notice the things that you do, My mother is in a nursing home. Please don't talk about me, as if I'm not around. Dawn Mazzola Who need me to guide and a secure happy home. If not every single day, as often as possible. Her writing has been published in Canada, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S.A. When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. Tipsy? the sturdy cups of Orange Pekoe, I read it twice, more slowly the second time. The young help to care for the old. What do you see, nurses, what do you see? And what about my weekly card game?I just might forget that too,So Ill just wait Ill umWhat was I about to do? Thank you so much. Lindas poem reminded me of another LindaLinda Pastan in its approach to the beauty of whats common. seem to know 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. And now and again my battered heart swells. Happy Valentine day 4). Oh Jama, youve done it again. Do not lose your patience with me. 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. The natural order becomes reversed. For the parents' well-being but also for the child to have the opportunity to keep eyes and ears on the staff and make sure Mom or Dad is being cared for properly. One always lives in this Will I slowly wither like a leaf I am the standing ovation Its a lighthearted look at aging and a reminder to enjoy life. Our operating costs are covered by advertising, online store sales, participating providers, and senior care partners. Its a lighthearted look at aging and a reminder that we should always find happiness wherever we can. It is also for the caregivers who have given up part of their lives to care for an elder in need. Its a beautiful tribute to the special bond between mothers and children. And when I visit her, she really is a person too!!! Why should you trust Family Friend Poems? Common Mistakes: the word "i" should be capitalized, "u" is not a word, and "im" is spelled "I'm" or "I am". Month and a man a giant Oak with perfect limbs, under which two deer trails ran poems! 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