Chestnut Lodge Poem

A poem by residents, families and staff of Chestnut Lodge.

Dignity is to carry your Head High

The spark in you is Holly and God is in you

Auntie Lew Loved and Taught me that Respect is crucial

My daughter Esther reminds me how much Love is inside of me

My Husband took time to Love me

My Mother was my Sanctuary

She was like a Living Tree

She is my Root that touch Infinity

My daughter Victoria is like a River of Life

I am a treasure to her

My husband Henry knew and Loved me

I want people to know and value me

All my Family are in my Heart and I won’t be denied of the memories of them

My Mother’s heart was so powerful

She knew how to Love

I am what I am because of Her.

My cat’s Love was so sweet and healing

My Grandfather was the one who gave me Love and a sense of Respect and Dignity

My Mother Violet was wise and said

We come from the Source and to the Source we return

Barbara and Mary’s Love makes me Feel Valued

We are Light and Love

We are Eternal