Tag Archives: caregiving

Footprints in the Snow

Posted on January 30, 2017 by admin

  Footprints in the Snow A picture on my friend Jackie Medaris’ Facebook page inspired me to write this poem. Footprints in the Snow I was lost and very lonely, Wand’ring, where I didn’t know, When I stumbled upon some … Continue reading →

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Light-fingered Lou

Posted on January 27, 2017 by admin

  LIGHT-FINGERED LOU Light-fingered Lou, like a moth to the flame Was drawn to bright colours without any shame, Her long, long fingers knew the secret of stealth, Her stored up loot gave her plenty of wealth. She would spot … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Mercy – Part II

Posted on January 19, 2017 by admin

    Trouble with Mercy – Part II In Part I of Trouble with Mercy, Nurses’ Aide Ruthie thought she had caught a, or the, thief who had been stealing mostly personal belongings from other residents in the Mercy Home for … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Mercy

Posted on January 16, 2017 by admin

  Trouble with Mercy PART I Things kept going missing at the Mercy Home for Aging Citizens, or M-Hac as the citizens would have it. So there was trouble with Mercy in this no-longer happy home. Staff, of course, tried … Continue reading →

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Spin Doctor

Posted on January 9, 2017 by admin

  Spin doctor Spin Me a Tale Spin doctor, spin doctor, spin me a tale, One that no one can ever assail, Make it a tale that I can address, Just get me out of this terrible mess. Spin doctor, … Continue reading →

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Next Year

Posted on December 29, 2016 by admin

  Next Year Just you wait and see H. W. Bryce Next year I’m gonna knock ’em”outta the park,” No more namby-pamby, no more for a lark, I’m gonna be the strong one, just listen to me bark, Next year … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Regret: I’ve no more use for you

Posted on December 19, 2016 by admin

  Goodbye Regret Goodbye regret, I’ve no more use for you You used my time You sapped my strength But now I’m fine, Goodbye. I made amends, apologized, I started new but there was you Still harassing me, And there … Continue reading →

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