The Old and the Young

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 07 Jul 2022
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Her Daddy playing music
upon his violin
for older folk in Home of Care,
and some would hum or sing,
and recognise the tunes of old
of love, and fun, and praise,
and gently tap their feet and smile
remembering past days.

She sat upon a lady’s lap
for quite a while and then
she scampered, pirouetted round
to her Daddy’s latest tune.
Some weeks later meeting to
activities discuss,
‘Can we ask the dancing girl
again to visit us?!

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a lovely poem Rhiannon, and the little girl sounds adorable. I think it's wonderful when younger people take the time out to entertain older folks. It sounds like a good time was had, and the music stirred so many memories for those in care.

Perfect poem and I enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. She didn't 'dance' for long, and they had forgotten about it when the message was passed on of the request made by the elderly residents in their meeting. Music and children and pets are appreciated in the homes, but it has been difficult during the pandemic time. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

That is kind of your son to play, must be much better than listening to recorded music, and his grandmother must feel very proud, telling everyone who he is? And your grand daughter must have liked feeling  so important, too :0) As Jenny says, a lovely poem!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks.The lady in charge of activities said that some like more relaxed informal music time, instead of the 'big events' when groups come in, which are very much enjoyed, but some find it a bit tiring, or overwhelming. Others had enjoyd hearing him play to his grandmother and had suggested it. Communication with her is not easy now, and he finds the music helps him have some conversation (usually on paper with a thick pen!)

Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

It does sound a very good care home, Rhiannon, much nicer than the one my Dad was in

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, we have been so impressed. Very happy staff and hard-working, a tribute to the management probably. And very open and well-known in the town. They did a wonderful job of helping the folk and keeping things going and happy during the lockdownt too when for so long visitors (whom they had relied on for keeping residents happy) couldn't come in, and they had to not only take their place but try to explain to the confused why family couldn't come in in person, help them do video calls where appropriate, help them read letters etc.

Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

A charming story/poem, Rhiannon. Has an air of nostalgia about it. Enjoyed. Paul 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Paul. It is true, but the elderly have muchi time for pleasant nostalgia!  Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiiannon

Lovely story.  I could picture the scene very well. I played the organ for an old folks group for awhile, and they did so love to sing the old songs.

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. Glad it struck a chord. The last and new 'Activities Lady' have both been very dedicatied and thoughtufl, and things are easing up at last over covid rules, and David may be asked to go in more often, and Keith may be asked to go in to pray with some who ask. Rhiannon