tears to my eyes
This is a poem about the sad state of world affairs, and about missing my…
Browsing: mothers
still flying those night flights
This is a poem to remember August evenings, summer, travel, dreams, hope, death, grief, rebirth,…
using ‘no trespassing’ orders against family members is a travesty
This guest post by former nurse Sue Turner calls a spade a spade. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “No…
a year ago yesterday
July 27, 2017: One year ago yesterday, when I went to visit Mom as I…
buckingham palace turned out to be a dump
Like many who place a family member in long-term care, Jayne Connery found out the hard…
confused, not clueless
Some people answer questions with questions. This is a poem in answer to a poem penned…
cctv in care homes activist jayne connery speaks out
Jayne Connery’s experience as a former, reporter, promotions model and businesswoman is serving her well as…
the old man and the little boy
This seemingly anonymous piece, which I stumbled upon quite by accident, brought me to tears.…
10 more poems i didn’t want to write
I have a love/hate relationship with writing. The bit I love best is being finished.…
the demented system
It’s not people who live with dementia who are demented. Rather, it’s the…