Is that what you see? Until his life was taken by a gun. Thanks for climbing aboard todays roller coaster, Joyce. If it moved you to write it, it may touch someone else's heart too. Every afternoon at two-fifteen they come, Makes my blood boil. As I stare up at the ceiling. I was shocked! If you have written a poem about your caregiving experience, won't you share it with others. Thanks Jama for this feel good post, so much to love here and so much love generating from it. Caring for the elderly can be a daunting task. There are many poemsabout elder care and/or the elderly. Published by Family Friend Poems July 2008 with permission of the author. . And I would give it to her. Like a sack left on the shelf, Raised in a rural community, most relatives and friends lived on farms. Hope you know you're loved this Valentine's Day! 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. Published by Family Friend Poems August 2015 with permission of the author. know my ways Are no longer in my life. One day my dad was hunting, from his favorite hunting stand; of all that I have seen And I'm loving and living life over again. They should be cared for with dignity and respect just like it was your mom or dad being cared for. Dementia is so hard on families. Here are 20 inspirational poems for the elderly to read and enjoy. or unaided in a slow and ponderous shuffle, Mental Health. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. To Age by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This poem looks at aging as natural and positive, full of wisdom and experience. 'cause a lightning bolt had burned a giant hole down through that tree. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. These are colloquialisms and general sayings, they so . At twenty-five now, I have young of my own, And care for me in loving ways. Once more a session of the poetry writing workshop at the American Nursing Home on Avenue B near Fifth Street had begun. 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. If you are interested in learning more about Elder Care, please click on Guide to Elder Care. with a cheery smile The best poems about old people. 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. Please don't talk about me, as if I'm not around. The poems are beautiful. Poems can be used in the same way as a Readers Theatre play script in a senior residence setting. Cut a slim piece of card stock between 2 and 3 inches wide and about 9 inches long. Required fields are marked *. Youve told that story twice today.. My bones are stiff and achy, I hear you say I'm contracted. Regardless of the origins, the contents of this poem will pull at the heartstrings of any caring nurse. Let these poems inspire you to reach out to your elders wherever you encounter them. He urges him to be true to himself and live with integrity, no matter what others think of him. 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. I can almost hear her crying out these words. A crabby old woman, not very wise, 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. 20. These blues are real and that's what makes them so depressing. Mr Cornelius says so. 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. Many, many years ago May they be treated with dignity. Thank you for introducing me to two wonderful poets. 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. It narrates the helplessness of a patient lying in any hospital very truly. I see the helplessness on his countenance. Sung to the tune ofThe Sound of Silenceby Simon & Garfunkel. Published by Family Friend Poems September 2014 with permission of the author. Glad you liked the poem. Every day I think of her. 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. Have vanished now from sight. When you see an elder anxiously trying to cross a busy road,Help him or her across; youve no idea of the gift youve bestowed. world, is now the author of this simple, yet eloquent, poem traveling the world If you have a relative or friend who is elderly, then read on for a free printable poem for the elderly. And thank you, Linda, for sharing your poem and mom with us this week!! Restful sleep has proved elusive. 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. 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. I always respected my residents and my private clients and demanded that everyone else did. There's stuff I had and did. Now my mother is in the same place and shes turning 100 on June 3rd. 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. The poems we publish via ourUnicorn Bay Pressimprint are recommended for reading aloud in the category of poems calledSpoken Word. Poems can offer a heartfelt way to honor the elderly and show your love and respect for them. embroidered by , A Nurse's ReplyA Nurses reply - - by Liz Hogben Like Bridget, tears are running down my cheeks, remembering Mom and her cohorts, first in assisted living, and then at the nursing home. Maybe one of these poems has touched your heart or even inspired you to write an original poem of your own. Loved it, of course. Im grateful to Linda for sharing her poem and about Daisy. I enjoyed the cookiesand let those silly bears have all the liquor. Its a reminder that we should cherish our memories and hold onto them tightly. A lovely post, Jama thanks for sharing! Touched by the poem? We're all clocks just trying to keep up with time, knowing full that in the end, time will win. The poems span fifty years of American history and cultural landmarks that elderly Americans will remember, have associations with and opinions about. Share your story! My aging husband, who just turned 70 in October, still takes his grandsons out bowing and hunting ever year. The occasion of Valentine's Day inspires us all to stay young and stay romantic in life. the celebration! I bless the writer! No hugs. Thank you for such a joyful visit. 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. Has this poem touched me! Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. Where the residents such as dementia and Alzheimers sufferers, inNursing homes,Elderly Care Facilities,Retirement Communitiesare not able to read the poems by themselves, a facilitator or presenter is needed. The verses of the poem can be divided among the group of residents and different residents read a verse each. Mom and her cohorts its good to hear of those cherished friendships forged in assisted living places/care homes, etc. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. Now this favorite spot of Daddy's was as unique as it could be, Memories! I just love your poems - keep writing. I see the sadness in your eyes, No hugs. Senior citizen poems for church, love poem for seniors. She reflects on the changes shes witnessed over the years, both good and bad, and urges us to keep fighting for whats right. The line, backs hunched against the unkindness of time, is just *chefs kiss* lovely. Think of your familys eldersAs the roots of yourfamily tree.They created a strong foundationFor the fruits that were yet to be. Im also starting Elton Johns autobiography as well as Carly Simons new book. PLEASE REMEMBER I'M A PERSON TOO. When old age arrives, we are often unprepared. Let me rest and know you're with me. For the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. They enjoy this ritual 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. No flowers. Let us visit again , Living TreasuresLiving Treasures 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. So I went. But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells, And eat PIE. . The lucky ones will live till they are venerable old men/women with grandchildren. To my overall wellbeing, In a dusty, dark corner of a very old house, My eyes are fine; they are just printing words small. https://www.guide-to-elder-care.com/tmp/thumb_image.jpg, In The DrawerI found a folded handkerchief 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. I'm A Person Too by Dawn Mazzola - Family Friend Poems. The natural order becomes reversed. This right here is phenomenal. May they know the importance. Confronting this reality is the beginning of a healthy relationship to life, aging and death. 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. Sadly, it wont be quite the celebration wed always planned. Yes, life in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are just so much harder, scarier, and riskier for all concerned. So open your eyes, nurses, open and see, I loved this. It is important to remember that our lives still have a purpose as we age. never say Touched by the poem? Strangely enough, most of us live under the illusion that we and our loved ones will never become old. Blessed are they who These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. Remember this poem when you next meet an old person who you might brush Encourage Your Elder's Faith and Spiritual Life 4. When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple by Jenny Joseph: This fun poem looks at all the things an old person can get away with that a young person couldnt, like wearing outrageous clothes and saying whatever they want. It is also for the caregivers who have given up part of their lives to care for an elder in need. All I know is that I need you To be with me at all cost. I took care of her as long as I was able; then was persuaded by the Authorities to entrust her to the Care professionals. All other content on this website is Copyright 2006-2023 FFP Inc. All rights reserved. What ever happened to manners? of her life. Its a beautiful birthday party for Daisy. It reminds us that its never too late to start over or go after what you want, no matter how old you are. I just have to add though, that it saddens me that poetry about care is always reminding people/caregivers/nurses to be nicer. Select it and click on the button to choose it. My faltering step and shaking hand. Any information shared here is not medical advice. And I had just began to grow, It is sad to say that some people do need this sort of reminding but the caring caregivers never get mentioned. My belly hurts, I haven't pooped, I hope I'm not impacted. I have been associated with a 100 beds hospital for quite a long time. No information is available concerning her who she was or when she died. Blessed are they who Signs of wisdom won:Silvered hair, a wrinkled brow,And a peaceful soul. Who seems not to notice the things that you do, I have waited quite a long time to get old, He was a travelling salesman in women's wear, and still remembers how much he loved women. Let us visit again , Someone's caregiver ! Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; Great! This poem brought me to tears. Share Your Story Here. Did you spell check your submission? This poem really hit home with me. When I went searching for paintings featuring senior citizens, I was struck by how many of them pictured people walking away. Purple veins strain against the skin. Happy birthday to Daisy! For my young are all rearing young of their own, So here I am, no family left, as loneliness weighs heavy on my chest. No flowers. What do you see, nurses, what do you see? . Profanity : Our optional filter replaced words with *** on this page . Short comedy plays work best and so can poetry. ~ Posted by permission of the author, copyright 2011, 2020 Linda Crosfield. A bride soon at twenty -- my heart gives a leap, I wrote this at Christmas. Of the mostly forgotten many They each Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon. Caring for our eldersis a privilege, not a burden.To care for those whove cared for us is an honor for certain.So treat them well, take care of them, show kindness and respect.Teach your children how its done for when its your turn next. 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. I volunteer at a hospital, so I work and see a lot of these patients. I'm sorry I couldn't hold it, I didn't know what to do. Inspirational Quotes For Elderly In Nursing Homes 1. You might also like to read: 40 Positive Alzheimers Quotes. I am a map And those people most important I too worked as a CNA for 15 plus years and then I choose to do private home health care. The tea poem is exquisite Jama! at the end of the play, I am the hours You have spent your whole life sharing and giving love. What would I have doneIf it werent for you? 20. understand So much loveliness in this post! She would give me money to buy some traditional soft sweets that we could share. Include kind and uplifting messages, poems and drawings in your cards. Touched by the poem? Cant see her in person. Samantha Reynolds and her bentlily poetry project have been featured on national and international TV, print, podcasts, online, and radio profiles. All rights reserved. My favorite painting is Devotion. I love that Samanthas poem honors wisdom, and the tipsy bears crack me up. (5). I traveled, married, and worked long hours until I lost my health. Work Poems And Samantha Reynolds opening lines I also pray for the caregivers. Please help yourself to more refreshments . Why should you trust Family Friend Poems? 4. Its a reminder that every day is an opportunity to grow and learn something new. I am currently caring for and have two care givers looking after my 80 year old mother. Do you think I'm just a vegetable, Laying here like a rock? Just started Summer of 69 unusual writing style (my first Todd Strasser book). I felt it was a privilege to be able to do such work . (2). But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! Learn more about Linda at her Official Website and blog, Purple Mountain Poetry. and that way, winding. 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. Famous poems give residents the opportunity to join in, if they can. The culture of caregiving is no exception. Here, I am sharing only those poems for which I have permission to post from the authors. It's not easy being old, aging isn't fair. My face reveals my age. This poem was found among the possessions of an elderly lady who died in the geriatric ward of a hospital. Touched by the poem? A member of staff or willing community volunteer who is interested, has a good clear reading voice, and patience, will do just fine. 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. 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. How special to honor Daisy with this delectable spread and sensitive poems. Published by Family Friend Poems October 2020 with permission of the author. This poem reminds me of my great grandmother when I was only 7 years old. 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. Hope she can feel our virtual hugs and good wishes! the sturdy cups of Orange Pekoe, Dont Quit by Edgar Albert Guest: This poem looks at the theme of not giving up, no matter how old you are or what difficulties youre facing. Learn more about how we make money. Please click on my Home Page to go to other helpful links on Eldercare. Sometimes read-aloud activities are lacking in nursing homes and assisted living facilities - however this can easily be changed. When It's Time to Let Go The decision to move an aging loved one into a nursing home may be one of the most difficult you will ever make. more by Dawn Mazzola. I worked in care for 8 years before moving to China. (16). Her work appears in several literary magazines and anthologies. Little old me though that the world back then was black and white. Is it any wonder why residents prematurely die or end their lives by their own hands. Lack of it is not conducive Blessed are they Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and shaking hand. . And accept the stark fact that nothing can last. See if one of these poems rings true with you. I bet you are a wonderful nurse in addition to being a great poet. She looks back on her love for her late husband, who was a Confederate soldier, and how their relationship survived the Civil War. These are all delightful memory-jogging poems, each of an acceptable length for seniors to listen to without losing interest or focus. Choose happy and eat chocolate Suggested General Messages Wishing you weeks worth of smiles! Do you believe him? Please listen very closely, oh don't try to ignore Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, My mother was in a nursing home due to dementia during the last 6 yrs. Readers Theatre is where participants read a play script, each actor takes a role and reads the lines of that character. I do love the idea of treasure to be found and dancing with slow joy. Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the author. She took the pic and hugged it tightly as it was worth something to her. The paintings and the poems, every one of them, touched my heart. Thanks for that link love those doorways to the imagination!! Samantha goes by the pen name bentlily to remind her of the purpose of her poetry. Amazing that shes still living at home at age 92. Becoming Your Loved One's Caregiver 2. content of simpering, I am rare. Please convey my all appreciations to the poet for writing such a meaningful and purposeful poem. Oh Jama, what a fun and poignant visit. Dont think I need your chattering. Of the mostly forgotten many Even as the world seems to be moving faster and faster around us, it is vital to take time to reflect on our past and appreciate the present. Samantha Reynolds is many things: entrepreneur, mother, wife, collector of great friends, and, yes, a poet. I really needed to see that smiling face! Thanks for joining the celebration, Kathy. Poems such as Dreams by Langston Hughes, The Tyger by William Blake, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. 16. Were all just walking each other home. ~ Ram Dass. 13. seem to know With bathing and feeding, the long day to fill. 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. And now and again my battered heart swells. make it known It may help their caregiver make it through one more day. 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. Don't try to make me understand. This condition is a product of our culture that does everything it can to conceal the loss of youth. Many of the women have become little girls again. I wish that I was able, to communicate some way. And bring back memories of yesterdays. Mr Cornelius begs to differ. I love everything about this post. holding their lips this I know he can hear because he jumps at loud noises. 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. My own father died in a care facility. He was overdosed on morphine. For my young are all rearing young of their own, . The poems brought back memories of the time I spend visiting her. Jama: What a gorgeous post! I look in the mirror and see In honor of Daisys birthday on Wednesday, weve set up a little afternoon tea. One day all of us are going to die. I said "Hi Dad!" and the woman jumped up, gave a loud screech and ran off. Only A CNA? 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. (6). This is about life altering experiences. I think of the years .all too few, gone too fast, Every word described my Mums stay in a Care Home.she passed recently. for every afternoon at two-fifteen. He doesn't show any signs of recognizing me or hearing me. Its a lighthearted look at aging and a reminder that we should always find happiness wherever we can. I may be sad, I may be blue. 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. I guess theres lots of symbolism there . And now this little old Scottish lady, with nothing left to give to the Why not start a Read-Aloud Readers Group activity at your facility; a Book Club with a . 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! THE POEM OF A CRABBY OLD MAN! I have waited quite a long time to get old. 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. If you have a poem you've written and would like to share, please submit it in my invitation below. Blessed are they who The Old Mans Comforts and How He Gained Them by Robert Southey: This humorous poem tells the story of an old man who is content in his later years because he has learned how to enjoy lifes simple pleasures. I will lock them up together and throw away the key. We tend to shut them away I am thinking to hang a framed copy of this poem in every ward to sensitize the staff working there. I was also astounded by the collection of lovely painting on you post and the poetry and bios. 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. Its a reminder to appreciate every moment we have, no matter how brief it may be. When an old lady died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Dundee, (4). Said the little old man, I do that too. Uncle Victor's senility seemed comic then. Published by Family Friend Poems February 2019 with permission of the author. Blessed are they who With wrinkled skin and such gray hair? Have your grandma recite one of these funny poems for senior citizens, or a poem about elderly in nursing homes. Now that these poems have provided a little inspiration, take a crack at writing some silly senior poetry of your own. Were you touched by this poem? So maybe death isnt a funny topic or is it? All stories are moderated before being published. Thats my favorite line from Lindas poem, and Samanthas final line is so life affirming. The old lady's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the These are the cards God dealt me, There's nothing I can do. I press my light to see a face, Or just for company. I'll tell you who I am as I sit here so still, Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a3df304ca16aea585d5161f054c741f9" );document.getElementById("e218d56cc5").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Living Treasures Share your story! Visit bentlily for more. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. Blessed are they who Potato Head Kit, Wonder Bread, Sugar Pops and references to many other iconic foods advertised on TV. "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. I can feel the pain in every stanza. Touched by the poem? A woman of thirty, my young now grown fast, You can find some funny poems to senior citizens here. 8. The natural order becomes reversed. 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