Our favorite lines of poetry Some days I have a real hard time dealing with all this. You were there for me to comfort me when I cried I say this with sadness but truly in your defence But you were gone before I knew it I fear the day when you don't know me, The love you give will On that same day, a new star was created Then why should any of us feel guilty because our loved one needs treatment or expert care because he has this horried illness dementia alzhiemers, someone explain to me the difference as to why you would not seek professional help , I would rather my husband got expert help than me going through what I have last 4 yrs getting to point of resenting him, now I'm back to being his wife and you could to get back to being wife, daughter, son, husband ect stop with guilt please because all it does is make you mentally drained depressed ect if you feel you have done your best hand over to people trained to deal with it. I would have had time to tell you but not all of us live that long Your strong but frail body Upon my pillow, breeding many woes, In my heart, you will always remain My mothers heart was as big as the Sun Have fallen to the waysideunable to stop, unable to find, unable to rewind. I Dwell in Possibility (466) by Emily Dickinson. Memories will never be the same I pray that its sweet and joyous music that you hear God bless you in whatever decision you make, but make sure that you are emotionally able to deal with your decision. Please check this page from time to time as although we will do our best to keep you informed Dignity cannot be held responsible for any issues that may prevent or delay new information reaching you. I hope you will guide me Through your eye's it's a stranger you see. But I will greet you with a loving hug The flood may bear me far, Grandpa was my hero Throughout the years Be kind and loving to me thats how I would have treated you. The Darkness Of The Theatre Funeral Poem About Films, Rest In Peace, Chess Master Funeral Poem About Board Games. I am a thousand winds that blow. Now the rooms are empty Christ has sacrificed for all of us Your memories will forever remain Its strength for darkness, burrowing like a mole; My world came crashing down But now its time for me The Dementia UK. Some days I just cry. Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left, Your heart can be empty because you cant see her Our memories of her will forever be treasured. I would pray to God to pick the Her words cut me deep like a sharp jagged tin, Remember I was full of hope for the future just like you are now. You may not see me physically Annabel Sheila Did I tell you how much I loved you? We watched you slowly fade away Spend the rest of our lives together There is a special place in my heart for you In 1978 my mom had a breakdown and so to help we added a wing onto our home in 1985 so I could help out. You can shed tears that she is gone Why did He have to take you away from me? And hear your goofy laugh Just one. Our gloom-pleasd eyes, embowerd from the light, Sing on, as if in pain; Ease the pain. He nestled them close to his heart We have a live-in caregiver, but my sister and I rotate weekends caring for her. I loved this poem and will have to share it with my family! My mother has dementia, it is heartbreaking to see the way she is now, cannot walk, go the bathroom, wanting to go home to her mother who has passed. But such a tide as moving seems asleep, I hope one day I can join you Because I could not stop for Death "The Forgotten Journey" Share Your Story Here. Keep me in your prayers because I am between life and death. My sister, whom I loved so Could you please reply to me on the following email account of your happy to do so:[emailprotected]. My memories of you remain with me To the likes of you and me?So, my friends, come walk a while, the futures ours to see. Rest In Peace, Dad. Registered office at Alzheimer's Society, 43-44 Crutched Friars, London, EC3N 2AE, Alzheimer's Society is a registered Charity No. You see, there is a shadow wherethere didnt used to be,and sometimes when I look right thereit just confuses me. It would be go to hospital and you would make sure they did without feeling guilty. Your everlasting love will heal It just gets worse, having to leave my mother in a nursing home broke my heart. I pray that you never have to shed any more tears, My mother was a lovely woman full of love and joy I wish you were still here In 1990 my dad became partially paralyzed and a few years later he suffered with Parkinson's disease until his death in 2000. with all the people around her He taught me right from wrong My Tippet only Tulle , We paused before a House that seemed my wonderful and precious wife Although I can no longer hold you When I was 40, my dad held his first grandchild, that you were the best brother Really sad for such an active man to end up like this. With deep sadness we announce that Maureen, Mum, Nan & Great Nan, passed away at King George's Hospital on Thursday the 6th of April 2023, aged 87 years. To go, so with his memory they brim. Jan 5, 2013. I think it is harder on me than him as he is now in his own world. All the good memories that we both shared While the world is asleep I know that you cant reply Heaven has called you but I wish you would have declined and stayed WebDon't Cry for Me Don't cry for me now I have died, for I'm still here I'm by your side, My body's gone but my soul is here, please don't shed another tear, I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground. and many times she said, "Do I live here?" As they walk beside us And your soft voice, which I want to hear Who are YOU? I wish you lived longer Grandpa was our shield (You taught me that by example) but its so hard because I lost my best friend For only Gossamer, my Gown With deep sadness we announce that Maureen, Mum, Nan & Great Nan, passed away at King George's Hospital on Thursday the 6th of April 2023, aged 87 years. Keep in our hearts to treasure. Gone but not forgotten Dad, the moment you left me Her calmness is warm again, like that warm sunny land, She's trapped inside the prison walls. The struggle etches lines into your beautiful face and the joy you brought to us every day, Your words of wisdom were insightful Here are three of our favourite modern poems for funerals. Delve deep for words once within your vocabulary With the Lord above. was left for us to tend Thoughts that scar I've left you behind. We have to be their voices and their hearts and their souls until they part from this life just so they go with dignity. When I put out to sea. But then the vacant look creeps in you are gone again once more When you go through to make a payment you can hide the amount you are donating if you wish. and place a gentle kiss on her cheek Do NOT submit poems here, instead go to the. Three people affected by dementia wrote about their experiences with dementia for World Poetry Day. You have managed to slowly infiltrate her routine And may there be no sadness of farewell, I cant believe that you are gone Without their contributions, Family Friend Poems would not be the warm and special community it is today. And so stand stricken, so remembering him. The old snows melt from every mountain-side, You have flown up into the blue sky I know LOVE conquers everything!! Absolutely beautiful words & no, it does not matter that the shoes are of different colours. You have my heart forever even though we can no longer Healing. A life well-lived is a special gift given to you by God And shared with us his unfailing love, He lived life to the fullest who loved me unconditionally. Just so sad. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Your life was filled with much pride and pleasure She sits in her chair, my beautiful queen, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday, You can remember her and only that she is gone On the day that God decided to take you home. When I was 1, my daddy sang to me through the night, I would do almost anything Too full for sound and foam, I wish you could have stayed longer We passed the Setting Sun , Or rather He passed Us Remember, as you wash and feed, I'm still the same person inside, With pride and worth, I'm still "ME", So treat me with respect and pride. See me weep as I watch you dive for your memory. You have successfully shared the that you are gone Your very welcome hun I just wrote how I felt at the time. Your rushing back to look after the kids at home Poems and Occasions 2021 - All Rights Reserved, 20 Beautiful Funeral Poems For Dad To Help Comfort You, 40+ Love Poems To Make You Fall In Love All Over Again, 23 Birthday Love Poems For The Love of Your Life, 80 of the Sweetest Monday Blessings for Your Loved Ones, 125 Flirty Questions to Ask a Guy Youre Crushing On, 80 Thanksgiving Greetings + Free Printable Thanksgiving Cards, Reasons Why I Love You (Spoil Your Loved One With These! It was straight from the heart and when I think about it, Im both proud and not proud. The truth? I had the honour of reading this at her funeral yesterday. The little things you did to show me you cared The same way it lit up my life Touching. Of course. Just call out my name, and I will be there What could I say? Without self awareness, without purpose or drive. My Grandfather had memory lapses and passed away recently and this poem remind me so much of him , some days he couldn't remember me other days he could. Without you there is an empty space When I was 35, my dad walked me down the aisle, I hope to see my Pilot face to face There are a hundred places where I fear That doth not rise nor set, Every time I think of you I wish I didnt have to say goodbye Why did you have to die? My darling wife was diagnosed with alzheimers in 2013 i looked and cared for her for 7 long years trying to keep the promise that i would never put her in a care home.at christmas 2019 it became so bad the paranoia the accusations the violence she isnt a physicle woman but i used to let her hit me i knew she could not hurt me to bad.but its the mental side of it that gets you.you lose your own self respect you become an object of someone who is afraid to ask for help because you think thats weak.and its not what you promised.i miss my wife my best freind so much .and i feel that i am such a coward i now want to die before her so i dont have to greive her passing. Her face slightly changes, her mood slightly grumbles, laughter to every room Is this what it means to be dead? And I long once again for her infectious laugh. For all the times you wiped my tears when I cried And the rumbles grow more tense beneath me. that any boy could be, If only I had just 10 minutes of your time Guilt in heart, guilt in mind. Im trying to fight back the tears For assistance with using the web site please contact the Web Administrator. I miss him in the weeping of the rain; I cant imagine what it's like living with this curse Then all of a sudden her soft words mutter, I am the gentle autumns And greeted by angels with a full display Two shoes of a different color, Yesher mind chooses to wear themyet dismiss their differences From 80 to 90 dementia destroyed her Even though she is not here I know your sweet soul doesnt want tears nor pain Rest in Peace, baby boy. No matter where you go, I wish you could have stayed longer To this day, I still break down in moments alone and that everything would be okay How you live and what you do today will always be remembered in the heart of the Alzheimer's Patient. My heart is with you all god bless you xxx. I can still hear faint echoes from the past Dr Harvey said: "Typically, people with dementia have short term memory problems, so they may not be able to remember what they did a short while ago, but they She was like a second mum Feels shorter than the Day whilst you were still here, If only I had just 10 minutes of your time Where am I? You were a helping hand in a time of need Thank you for helping us celebrate Loving. Funeral & Wake. But it doesnt feel right to not have you around who brought lots of laughter and fun. I am the snowflake that kisses your nose, I am the frost, that nips your toes. And that is what she will always be. Its not easy trying to come up with words that fully capture the love, nostalgia, and grief that you feel. Carolyn is also founder of Caregiver's Army. You were there for me when you picked me up in the air and said Im proud of you Life as I knew it will never be the same again. And last years leaves are smoke in every lane; 5. Will immediately change But missing you causes me great heartache On My Fathers Dementia by Daniel Marcou. Although far from our touch, never far from our hearts. You were always there for me, every step of the way Nonetheless, you always had a huge smile So difficult, so vast, so lost are the days. Just as I thought any joy was behind me You have successfully submitted your email address to be kept up to date with the funeral arrangements, you should receive a confirmation email shortly, You have already requested to be kept up to date with this Funeral Notice, 221/223 Oxlow Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7YA. I know that you follow me around, I know you are still here Because without you, I wouldnt have knows half the things I know now If anyone has any feedback on end of life, I would be most grateful. I assure her that it will be here soon You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back It can be hard to find the right words to express all the overwhelming emotions we feel when a loved one passes away.