On a pink cushion, I see you lying there
You look so delicate, gentle & meek
Your eyes so wide & bright, they stare
They dart around the room to seek
Your smile lights up when you see
A face you recognise or a voice you know
It’s the first time you’ve met me
As with you, the toys, I then show
You reach out your hand to feel
The ones, I placed by your head
As close beside you, I then kneel
From you, not a word is said
You just laugh & look to see
Reach out with a clenched fist
You look, smile & laugh at me
My emotions must then desist
It’s so hard to see you there
You’re so beautiful & in need
Of attention, love & care
So my love I will then feed
When it’s time for you to eat
To “Get Up” is all you say
I put your shoes on your feet
Then in the sling you sway
Transferred to your chair
And wheeled to the dining room
The life you have isn’t fair
Your smile still lifts the gloom
With the care & love I serve
My tears, I‘ll hold, deep inside
For the life you don’t deserve
Then at home I’ll no longer hide
I can now express my grief
That’s what I have to do
It will give me some relief
Until the next time I see you