You look so sad sitting in your chair!

I have been told to try and write thoughts and feelings down as part of my therapy for stress caused by caring for my mum with vascular dementia. So I gave it a go, Im a bit wooden at this so apologies but thought I would share!

You look so sad sitting there in your chair
You look so frail I can see your bones
I really wish you didnt feel so alone
Your eyes meet mine and glisten with tears
I wish I could take away all your fears
"Where's Wendy" you ask and again I sense fear
and as I take your hand I say "I'm here mum right here"
and as we sit like this as we often do
I truly wish my dreams could come true
and that you were here again as it used to be
and me a child feeling safe on your knee
I miss you mum with all my heart
and it hurts me so I feel distraught
your breathing slows and you fall to sleep
dreaming of days gone by when you were free.

a reply to: anxiouswens

So heartfelt!
For what it's worth, you have my empathy and support.

I hope you feel better soon and you will.
Not today, maybe not tomorrow...but you will...I believe it.

I'm still trying also...

That was beautiful and made me cry. I lost my Mom in October. They are so precious, and so much a part of us and we hate to see them going trough anything bad. My heart goes out to you and your Dear Mother.

a reply to: Night Star

Oh I am sorry to hear that!


And
anxiouswens
Very well written!

a reply to: anxiouswens

You don't sound wooden at all. That was your raw emotion and although it is sad, it's a beautiful poem. Much peace to you -nat

originally posted by: abeverage
a reply to: Night Star

Oh I am sorry to hear that!


And
anxiouswens
Very well written!

Thank you!
I agree, it was indeed well written!