REVERSAL (Written by Hannah Ruth Joseph)
Topics: Poetry, Alzheimer's
Posted by BostonGal Thu Jun 14, 2007 14:11:56 PDT
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I just read Denice Brown's article on Alzheimer's events and it brought back some powerful memories. I did in-home care in Alzheimer facilities and private homes and learned first-hand the tragedy of what it does to families. I expressed it in poem. Those who are caring for parents in that condition will be able to relate to this.
Reversal
When she was born and helpless and innocent as a dove
Her mother held her tightly
To show her she was loved.
And when she was a toddler, her legs just sent her sprawling,
So mother held her hand to keep her child from falling.
Then as she reached her womanhood and needed room to grow,
The mother reluctantly realized…
She had to let her go.
Time has a way of changing things, reversing the roles that are played,
Now, the daughter becomes the mother,
For the mother has lost her way.
When she grew old and frail and delicate as a dove
Her daughter held her tightly
To show her she was loved.
And as she grew more feeble, her legs just sent her sprawling,
So daughter held her hand to keep her safe from falling.
And when she reached the end of life with no room left to grow
The daughter reluctantly realized...
She had to let her go.
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