LIGHT THE WAY

Light the way for the one who is lost at sea,
Whether that be a sailor on the ocean,
A fisherman upon the sea, or a landlubber
Lost in the forest of his mind. Be kind.

Light the way because you have a lantern
of learning and because a fellow human
Needs your help. We can’t all be strong,
Sometimes we wander wrong, and a helping hand
Is all it takes to set us straight. Be a mate.

The helping hand wields that magic power
To both enlighten and unburden the sorrowful few.
We all are human, and we crave to be known,
And even you do not want to die all alone.

So do not let the sailor sink at sea,
Do not let the forester lonely be
To draw their final breath alone.
You can save their souls with a
Single helping hand, and it might just be
Your duty to be doing so. It costs you
Naught. It’s what life is all about.
So do your bit and be back upon your way.
You’ll leave a smile behind and your reward will be
Just knowing that you’ve done exactly what you should.
And it will leave you feeling good.

Light the way for those less fortunate ones,
Be a good shepherd, be a lighthouse sun.

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In keeping with my overall theme of Alzheimer’s – the thing that brought me into the World of Poetry – think of yourself as that shepherd with the lantern as you are drawn into the world of the care giver.

#Alzheimer’s     #dementia

Thank you.

–Herb

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