THE BUDDHIST CARER

Triratna - Three Gems Everywhere in mundane life I see these Three Jewels Colours as symbols Of Buddha, Dharma, Sangha In my washing-up.

Horse chestnut candles Gentle breeze and pollen sneeze Oh, wisteria!

Generosity And the kindness of strangers Small talk, dog stroking Fancy a coffee? A slight hesitation then Make mine a cuppa!

Buttercups, bluebells Comforting rays of sunshine Cow parsley, daisies.

Would a change of job Actually change anything? Fancy changing tack! Grass is always green Wherever and whatever The decision is. To work...

Back home a week now Back to work and full-time care Back to my normal. Image by Andriana Psychidou Available on Pinterest...

There’s been a murder In the marquee in the garden He says solemnly. Convoluted tale Full of suspense and intrigue. All part of the deal!...

Different vibe… song asks: Have you ever seen the rain? Yesterday, for sure. This morning - sunlight Bright light, bright mood, pleasant...

It’s overwhelming The pain of grief, the sadness Of what is and was. Taking time to pause Letting chronic sorrow in. A gentle mantra...

Such a different life Than others I overhear Strange conversations. Holidays, nights out And drunken celebrations My previous life.

So “did you sleep well?” She asks another table But what about me? “Are you on your own?” You really don’t need to ask Breakfast for just...

Period of rest Relief from relentlessness I’m care-free for now.

First noticed at school The power of languages To express, to feel. La petite Anglaise who ventured beyond The Wall And stayed nach dem...

A real home from home Scones and jam, nice cuppa tea And good company.

Every chance of rain? Not sure now who to believe I’m dry as a bone!

Zero chance of rain My trusty weather app said So why am I wet?

Japan is calling A subliminal message Through the scrabble board.

When does simple grass Become a beloved lawn? Cutting or mowing? A keen observer Is watching our every move. A labour of love....

Think I've got a cold He says. Quite a sneezing fit Arghh ... no day centre?! Feeling so selfish My thoughts turn to me, not him That's...

The end of the week Does it feel any different? Not noticeably. No meetings, emails, But other things stay the same Caring and caring.