something to think about

this was on a forum i'm so fortunate to have found... my heartfelt thanks to "mum" for sharing.


Be gentle with those in your care.
[-© 1999 Brenda Race-]

Did you ever wake up feeling confused and out of place?
It's not a feeling that is very nice.
Not knowing where you are or what day it would be.
Struggling with your thoughts...trying to see.
Try to imagine that feeling.....never going away.
Trying to find your place every single day.
Trying so hard to remember why and the only answer you get is a sigh.
Daylight is here and it's not so bad but then.......why oh why are you so sad?
No one around you seems to know.
They don't seem to know you have places to go.
If only you could find some face you knew.
Just what would you do if this happens to you?
Step into my shoes for only a day Perhaps you will know why I run away.
What would you do if you could no longer tie your shoe.
And when it's time to dress you don't know what to do.
What if you didn't know when or how to shower,
A task so great that perhaps you too would cower.
If I strike out and seem to be mean Perhaps it is over things that can't be seen.
Step into my shoes for only a day.
Maybe then you will see why I act this way.
So please remember as you care for me today.
To treat me with kindness and love in every way.
Be patient and tender as you guide me along my way.
Step into my shoes for only a day.