Finding Strength
arranged by Mildred Hodges, caregiver
Found The Caregiver by Gwen Tremain Runyard, caregiver
Found Coffee, Sugar, Light by Kathy Bigos

As I sit with you in pensive silence
because you no longer speak,
a conversation flows between us
each time our eyes can meet.
Your smile, your laugh and hugs
are all that you can express
I cherish every gesture
because that is all that I have left.
I watch your expression change
as you disappear in thought,
for not only has your voice gone
but your mind is also lost.
I read some words in a poem today
called Coffee, Sugar, Light,
it reminded me of old habits
that are no longer a part of your life.
Because now you fall into patterns
that only you can see,
Then tumble into darkness
people, places, me.
The poet asks if you hear the voice of god
though your ears are weak,
is there a place in the confusion
where he can clearly speak?
I know that you are frightened
I have seen your teardrops start
I wish that I could reach you
Please feel me in your heart.
But I will sing to you each visit
until the day your gone
because just maybe somewhere deep inside
you will recognize the song.
I will not live in pity
but be thankful for the time
and I promise to live content dad
each memory will become sublime.