THE BUDDHIST CARER

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.

So what shall I share To give an idea of me? Hard to know, really. How much shall I share Of my journey on this path? Who am I, I ask?...

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...

Can’t reason with him! Wandering around at night Might be a bit ill? Knocks him off kilter When an infection takes hold Clearly out of...

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

First of the season Whippy ice-cream in the park Last lick for Penny!

How did it happen That such beauty was reduced To a paint colour?

Not allowed to shake (tins) To raise funds and awareness. Hard for some not to. Stood still for two hours Passersby dropping in coins...

Saving energy By hanging the washing out Such simple pleasures!

Middle of the night You're off to the pantomime? Clothes are all sorted. Your mobility Is much better in this state In this twilight...

Calm after the storm Time to replenish myself Taking time to be. Time to sit, not plan Relax into nothingness Time to be, not do. Time to...

Where do I feature In all of this? Hard to tell. Whose hand can I hold?

Nothing more to give Straw that breaks the camel's back Running on empty. Can't take that much more Not that far from tipping point...

The disappointments And the constant selflessness. Nothing more to give. Academic known Worldwide and held in esteem? Nah, rein yourself...