Poem: A Caregiver’s Frustration
A Caregiver’s Frustration
by C. Thomson
I’m filled with despair for what you’ve become,
Because what you’ve become is not my old mum.
You’re no longer there if I hurt; if I weep,
You no longer care if woe robs me of sleep,
I do little things, all the ‘this’ and the ‘thats’,
The washing, the cooking and feeding the cats.
I don’t want reward, I don’t do them for such,
What I desire (and I’m not asking much),
Is a smile a day, just to know that you care,
Just to tell me my mother is still inside there.
Instead there is silence, slammed doors, and a fight,
Anger, frustration, not a smile in sight.
I know in my heart that you’re not to blame;
Dementia is awful, it ruins your brain.
Please know I forgive you. I love you. I do.
My only hope is you still love me too.
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