Much of life is spent
Organizing
Our thoughts, items, and time
Syllable Lune
Tag: photograph from Pixabay
Inspiring Imagination
Minutes flew by
Busy hands and minds collab
Creating art with grand-daughter
Senryu
Even though outside it was another cloudy, chilly, rainy day, inside my craft room it was sunny, warm and cheerful!
My grand-daughter came over this afternoon to participate in another art collaboration project with me and we had so much fun sharing ideas, chatting and creating. She inspired me, as I did her and we both ended up with projects we were really happy with!
Fun day!
Adverse to Autumn’s Arrival
Today
In the garden
I saw hints of Autumn
And I’m not ready to bid Summer
Goodbye
Cinquain
I realized today that August is nearly over and that in about one month Autumn will arrive and I am not at all ready for that!
Summer got started here a month late, and I’m just not looking forward to losing those long warm sunny days yet.
Ah, but every year I fight a losing battle as Summer runs and Winter walks and I can’t do anything about it.
Trust Him
He always works it out
I dont know how He does it
But I know He does
Senryu
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Heat Wave
Remembering winter
Keeps me cool, as the
Summer sun beats down
Syllabic Verse
These last few days have really been hot here in my area, 100 degree days. It’s pretty hot but I am not complaining because I remember how long it took for our weather to warm up and how many chilly days we had to endure waiting for this summer weather.
So I am just doing my best to stay fairly cool and enjoy it while it lasts because summer will be gone before long!
Seeds of Hope
Floating in the wind
Wish carriers
Carrying someone’s dream
Syllable Lune
Sitting outside, lately I have noticed many white puff balls floating by, some even landing on me or close enough to catch.
They always remind me of my childhood times of picking dandelion puffs and blowing wishes in the wind.
Bit Bewildered
Reading today’s news
Some days are so obscure
Obfuscating words
Senryu
Dictionary.com’s Word for the Day is “Obfuscate”. It seemed very fitting as I read some of today’s news reports.
Word of the Day – obfuscate | Dictionary.com
Friendship and Food
Sharing lunch
And bits of wisdom
Seasoned with
Laughter and tears
Met with an ol’ friend today
Banquet of blessings
Shadorma
Summer’s New Normal??
Summer’s been sleeping,
Wasting her alotted days
Procrastinating.
Weather man keeps promising
Tomorrow for sure
We’ll see her warm sunny smile,
Yet so far it seems
She keeps on hibernating.
Will tomorrow ever come?
Choka
Tribute to Caregivers
Comforting words soothe those
Alone in a world of pain and grief,
Reminding them someone cares.
Each day they do their best to
Give of themselves,
Inspiring others with their dedication,
Valiantly enduring their own woes to
Encourage others to overcome theirs,
Reminding people they matter,
Silently making a difference daily.
Acrostic
( poem written in honor of my grand-daughter who is a dedicated caregiver)
Do you wonder why It is hard to love a person who works with Older Adults?
We come home late and are too tired to cook.
We work extra because we know there are sick, lonely, or depressed residents who need us.
We don’t always want to talk when we come home because we have talked all day.
We don’t want to work around the house when we come home because we have moved all day and many times it is hours before we get a break.
It may seem that we have left all our caring, our hearts, and our love at work, and then come home without any left.
But we don’t tell you that many times at work we are scared.
Scared we are missing something. Scared we will let our residents down. We have to deal with angry families who only see one side, and they fuss at us when we are doing our best and following regulations set by the state.
We don’t tell you how the staffing shortage makes us frustrated and overly tired, not to mention “wearing more hats” because less people are allowed inside.
We juggle so many things at once. We love the job we do, but we are stressed and scared of what we might come in contact with – and the unknown.
It is hard to love a person who works with older adults, but know this: Your healthcare worker needs your love.
They need your understanding – your patience. They need to know that you “get it”, especially when their hands are tied concerning guidelines.
They are working with LOTS of people at one time, all day, and have many other requirements to tend to, and still have to keep a smile on their face and try to please everyone.
They have to clean, disinfect, and wear a mask all day in an already warm environment.
They wash their hands so much that their hands become dry and cracked.
They have to document. Everything.
Therefore, They need you to do the hardest thing YOU may ever do, which is to love a healthcare worker.
These workers are the “forgotten” ones in healthcare. They need your love and support.
(–Author Unknown)
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