CARE

You never think, as you age, one day you'll need care We all take for granted, that good health is always there Accepting that you need it, is really hard to do Letting people do things, that should be done by you. At first you will discover, who friends and family really are From those who just can't do enough, others watching from afar Despite hearing several times "If I can help, just let me know " When you ask for favours, the answer is often "no"! It's equally upsetting, seeing loved ones do so much You wonder why the others, seem so out of touch When you watch them struggle, with all your daily care You wish you could do something, to help with their despair So the day arrives and the carer knocks the door I wish I could ignore it, but I can't and that's for sure I spend most of the time crying, trying to accept that this is real A stranger doing personal care, really does not appeal Dignity is gone, nothings sacred anymore Privacy out the window, embarrassment in the door Nobody should have to do, the things they do to me They have seen parts of me, only I should see Fast forward a few months and I am used to having care I think about the time I wasted, with a head full of despair I've heard that good carers, are really hard to find I feel I am so lucky, mine are lovely, fun and kind So the lesson I have learnt is, accept the help that's there It's right to spread the burden for one person is not fair I've learnt to not to worry, about things that are not there I simply must not worry, about having extra care