Caregiving Poems

List of New Poems

PM	Poem Title	Poet	Form	Categories
	PARENTHOOD	nette onclaud	Lanterne	caregiving, parents,
	Mother -Ever She Embraces Us	James Edward Lee Sr.	Tanka	appreciation, caregiving, meaningful, mother,
	-WE SHOULD ALL BE- -Dear Hearts--	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	analogy, appreciation, caregiving, confidence,
	-PRAISE-SO JOYOUS-	James Edward Lee Sr.	Tanka	appreciation, caregiving, devotion,
	GOD IS MY HELP MY HOPE--	James Edward Lee Sr.	Rhyme	appreciation, blessing, caregiving, confidence,
	Singing FullVoiced	Gerald Dillenbeck	Political Verse	caregiving, dream, health, hope,
	Aspirations	Michael Robinson	Rhyme	analogy, caregiving, dedication, deep,
	God of Healthy Purpose	Gerald Dillenbeck	Political Verse	caregiving, creation, god, green,
	ONE DAY	Line Gauthier	Free verse	appreciation, caregiving, death, health,
	RAGAS - PART2	aditi sheemar	Narrative	12th grade, appreciation, caregiving,
	LOVING MUCH---	James Edward Lee Sr.	Rhyme	appreciation, caregiving, i love
	FLOW	Marrio Biggs	Light Verse	birth, blessing, caregiving, creation,
	TO BE SO---	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	appreciation, blessing, caregiving, celebration,
	NICE TO KNOW YOU	kurtis scott aka curtis futch jr	Prose Poetry	caregiving,
	NOT A ONE COULD HELP	Line Gauthier	Free verse	anxiety, caregiving, endurance, grief,
	I Say YES - Ottoanka Challenge	Sandra Haight	Tanka	caregiving, cat, cute,
	It Can Save A Life	Pixie Dust	Free verse	caregiving,
	A Childhood Memory	CayCay Jennings	Roundel	caregiving, devotion, father daughter,
	THE MIGHTY HEART BEAT	Marrio Biggs	Free verse	blessing, caregiving, celebration,
	MORE THAN JUST A FEELING GOD IN CHRIST--	James Edward Lee Sr.	Free verse	appreciation, bereavement, caregiving, devotion,
	RESTORE SHINE THAT WE MAY BE SAVED	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	appreciation, caregiving, devotion, encouraging,
	HE IS BEFORE ALL THINGS---	James Edward Lee Sr.	Free verse	appreciation, caregiving, devotion,
	FOOLPROOF	Line Gauthier	Free verse	caregiving, change, loneliness, meaningful,
	EVERYTHING YOU HAVE IT'S YOURS---	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	analogy, appreciation, blessing, caregiving,
	BRING ME CLOSER---	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	analogy, appreciation, caregiving, confidence,
	Practice Makes Resilience	Gerald Dillenbeck	Political Verse	appreciation, caregiving, conflict, health,
	Northern Stars	Gerald Dillenbeck	Political Verse	care, career, caregiving, destiny,
	A SILENT PRAYER	Line Gauthier	Free verse	anxiety, caregiving, courage, encouraging,
	Feed Your Children- -	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	blessing, caregiving, engagement, food,
	RESPECT OLD MEN AND CHILDREN	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	blessing, caregiving, character, children,
	follow up -Cast The Nets Upon the Waters- -	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	adventure, blessing, caregiving, food,
	Two men made a difference	T.I.R.O. JY	Free verse	care, caregiving, change, dedication,
	IRONIC	Line Gauthier	Free verse	caregiving, family, grandmother, growing
	PARENTS HELPING CHILDREN	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	caregiving, character, child, father,
	HE SO LOVED ME---	James Edward Lee Sr.	Light Verse	analogy, appreciation, caregiving, god,
	ALWAYS WITH YOU	aditi sheemar	Rhyme	adventure, bereavement, blessing, caregiving,
	PERFECT LIFE--	James Edward Lee Sr.	Light Verse	appreciation, assonance, caregiving, celebration,
	I SHALL COME LORD--	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	appreciation, blessing, caregiving, confidence,
	we are Believers---	James Edward Lee Sr.	Lyric	appreciation, caregiving, celebration,
	STOP	Line Gauthier	Free verse	angst, caregiving, conflict, moving
	Designing Healthier Landscapes	Gerald Dillenbeck	Political Verse	caregiving, culture, games, health,
	WASTE SOME ONES	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	caregiving, change, character, conflict,
	TALKING ILL NOT WELL	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	abuse, caregiving, character, death,
	the war marriage	rebecca browne	Blitz	caregiving, angel, appreciation, art, beautiful,
	LOVE OF FATHER	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	caregiving, character, father, relationship,
	UNITY THE REALITY	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	caregiving, character, courage, inspiration,
	ALL OTHERS YOUR BROTHERS	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	caregiving, character, family, relationship,
	Analogous Definitions	Gerald Dillenbeck	Political Verse	caregiving, culture, health, integrity,
	NO ONE TO GO HUNGRY	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	caregiving, character, devotion, food,
	VISITING THE SICK	Muhammad Safa Thajudeen	Blank verse	blessing, caregiving, character, encouraging,

Caregiving Poem Example

Will You Tie My Shoes When I Grow Old

You were beautiful, 
my tiny child, 
wrapped tightly in my arms, 
close to my heart.
I listened to you breathing.
I counted your fingers
and your toes.
Helpless, 
you cried out to me
and I loved you
with every ounce of my soul.

Will you hear me
when I cry out? 
Will you hold me close
as I held you then? 

I remember the day
You took your first step.
There was no stopping you.
Your feet gave you freedom
to explore the world
like never before
but danger lurked.
I opened those doors anyway, 
cautiously, 
and introduced
you to the world.
Where will you be
when my legs
no longer run? 
no longer work? 
Will you realize
that I love
freedom too? 

I laugh
about that day
you first tied your shoe.
We tried and tried
to get that rabbit
in that hole
and you finally did it.
You pointed your toes
for everyone to see
how proud you were.

I am proud too, 
of my writing
and my drawing, 
of my needlework
and my cooking.
But my hands are beginning to ache
and my fingers will not bend.
I will lose the things
that make me proud
except for you.
Hopefully not you.
Will you let me
brag on you? 
Even tell wild stories
that are a bit beyond the truth? 
Will you be proud of me too? 

I waved good-bye
that morning when you left
on that large, yellow bus.
I was so scared.
I know you were too.
You waved at me bravely
through the dusty window
but I saw the water
forming in your eyes.
You came home, however, 
full of pride and joy.
You sang the alphabet song
and got most of it right.
You practiced for hours
until you could sing it
even in your sleep.

But 
I'm afraid.
I forgot
whether I took
my pills today or not.
I forgot
if I told this story before.
I even forgot once
who you were
and it terrified me.
My mind
is my treasure
the only thing I have left, 
and I heard you make
fun of me
for not remembering
that I gave you the
same gift as last year.
Will you love me
when I no longer
know who I am? 

You came home blushing
from the glow of
your first kiss.
Your first love, 
the one you thought was real.
You talked about him non-stop.
You changed for him. You gave.
But he left you anyway
for a blue-eyed girl
and I held you
while you cried for him.

I too have a
broken heart.
The love of my life
left me after
fifty-six years.
He left me here
to live life on my own
while he moved on
to another realm
And I cry for him too.
I long for his shoulder
and strong embrace.
I feel betrayed
because he and I
made a deal
that we would never
leave the other alone.
Yet I am alone
sitting in an echoing house
with no hands to hold.

You welcomed her home today- 
your tiny baby girl.
She has your eyes
and possibly your toes.
I see you counting them
as they roll me
into the room.
You finally came
to visit.
It has been a while.

You look up at me
with tears in your eyes
and ask
almost desperately, 

"Will she tie my
shoes
when I get old? "

Poem Copyright © Rachel Kovacs