Thoughts as I think about Those I care for at the Nurse Home...

You are old a tired
But I can still see it,
the smile of a little girl still graces your face.

Oh! You must have been a beauty
You have lived a life
You have your smile and wedding photo to show

I am young a full of life
Thats what you old folk tell me
Though I know someday I will be sitting in your place

I hope the caregiver
Wipes my chin and my butt
Hopefully she isn't in too big a hurry to brush my hair

Maybe my children will be like yours
Taking time to really see me
Not just "popping in" for a minute and gone again

When I confuse my words
Please don't say "uh hum" and walk on
Please try to hear me or at least give a moment

May God smile down on you
May He grace your final years
That they are pain free, full of joy and peace

May it be the same for me when I am
Quietly without hearing and sight
Sitting in your place in your chair at your age