How long have I been here?
The walls are all white, there is just a bed.
Why is there a warm, cozy place in my head?
Pictures surround me, a lifetime of joys.
Those people look familiar, who are those boys?
A nurse comes in directs me here or there.
They all look alike and they don't seem to care.
How long have I been here? Where is my wife?
I can only remember scattered bits and pieces of my life.
Could someone take the time, a moment or two?
I'm confused, worried, scared and not sure what to do.
How long have I been here, I'm supposed to go home.
The panic sets in, I begin to roam.
They call them behaviors, I need to be heard.
I try to explain but I can't find the words.
How long have I been here? Do I have to stay?
Everything I love has been taken away.
I hear the word dementia over and over again,
I guess that's the name of the Hell that I'm in.
By:
alznurse929
~~Night Shift Thoughts~~
January 19, 2007
Not much of a life to live, is it?
What is even more sad is not being able to recognize any of the boys mentioned in the poem when they come to visit.
It really drives home exacltly what is going on.
Very sad, very real.
I hope you are well and safe.
Godspeed.
R.E. Knowlton III
HOOK
Hope you and hubby are ok.....
Gloria
love
ron
I wouldn't dream of anyone reading my "stuff" besides my family here on "The Stream." Through my experiences, I can try to imagine how someone feels when they suffer from dementia. I can only try to make their days tolerable....
I am very proud "How Long Have I Been Here?" I'm glad I could share it with all of you.
Thank you everyone for stopping by!!
Nursey
Dreww
You have a heart of gold to do your job. I can tell by your writings & how much you really care for your patients.
That was sad, but sounds like a very acurate description of what they must be feeling.
Was wondering if you and yours was ok???
Know that I am thinking of yous.. And still
Are you tired of those sissy "friendship" poems that always sound good,
but never actually come close to reality?
Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship.
You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card-
just the stone cold truth of our great friendship.
1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you finally got laid.
4. When you are scared -- I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7. When you are sick -- Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall -- I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.