Derby and Joan’s last Holiday (IP)

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 20 Oct 2012
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12 comments
 

Now Derby and Joan
were proud of their home,
but lately there’d been some confusion:
from her fading memory,
and wobbly mobility,
and the increase of his agitation;
so a plan had been spun
by their daughter and son
and the visiting nurse, in collusion.

They found a good place
which for two had a space
where together they could take vacation,
– protraction provided,
if they so decided:
a welcome and restful suggestion.

So Derby and Joan
to this holiday home
went with cases, to take up the booking;
and, Oh, it was good,
with hot well-made food
like Joan in days past had been cooking;
and the helpers were kind,
didn’t moan, didn’t mind
help them find their lost specs, lead the looking.

When two weeks were past,
they were glad to be asked
if they’d like to accept an extension;
and soon it was home
to Derby and Joan,
end of days spent with love and attention.

Certificate U
Families
Love

Comments

Submitted by KerryJDonovan on
Ah, sweet. KJD

KJD

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Well, I thought it good to remember, with all the concern about the opposite, that there are loving homes run for the elderly, with often much time and dedication shown, enjoyed by staff and residents. And I have known a situation like this where someone who was nervous about letting go of independence was encouraged gently to have a holiday, and she gladly extended it until it 'became home'. thanks for read and comment! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Highhat on
a positive poem Rhiannon- sweet.. ;)Pia

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
thank you, Pia, glad you ejoyed. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Oh Rhiannonw, this is just lovely. Clever rhymes and a really topical subject dealt with in a positive way. And you are right there are good homes with caring staff but just at the moment there's seems to be a lot of talk about the other not so nice kind. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Moya
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Glad you enjoyed it, Moya. Thank you for telling me. regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
My apologies on missing this one, Rhiannon. As has been said such a positive poem, expertly penned;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Tina, nice to write a happy tale, of people being considerate! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on
Instils a bit more confidence. Won't be booking just yet, mind. Nicely written, Rhiannon.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Yes, this is a very nice way of introducing old people to a new life - start it out as a holiday. My sister had another stroke recently, and is now,probably permanently, in a nursing home. All her life she made her kids promise that they would care for her when she got old, and they have done a sterling job, but she has now reached the stage where she needs 24 hour care. But from the few notes that I get from and about her on occasion, she seems to be settling in pretty well.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Jean, congratulations on 'book of the week', an encouragement after all your hard work.

thanks for your reading and comment here, I think many are nervous of the unknown, and this kind of introduction seems very reassuring often I think, no committment yet, but a taste of what proves to be enjoyed and a good provision - many are so glad of the company too, after increasing loneliness in their own home. Rhiannon