Dignity Poem

This is such a lovely poem but nit just that so very true,thats wish and hope everyone in the care industry think those thoughts.

I think the poem is wonderful and says it all

Gill

I think this poem is lovely.

lovely poem - really says a lot, warrants several readings

I love the poem & plan to open our dignity action day forum with this , by reading it to residents , staff & families.
You have given me an idea (as an ex teacher & a care home owner for 22 years), I might try to ask residents for some ideas to put together as a joint resident poem.I'll let you know if it is a success .Thanks for inspiration

Love this dignity poem and i am inspired to get the message across in the home where i am charge nurse.
I have written my own dignity poem which perhaps you may like to read. Linda Bloice Pitcairn Lodge Aberdeen

Life's ending here in this grey chair.
In my silent world I sit and stare,
I am invisible to those who mean to care,
They forget this "me" with silver hair.
Further back in this time line,
You would have loved a life like mine,
I used to laugh and dance and sing,
If I could talk i would tell you everything.
"she's wet " they shout and the frown is for me,
My shame is there for all to see.
Don't be hard and judge me so,
I cannot tell you, I didn't know.
But what does it matter, I am not seen.
No one hears me I am not here, have never "been"
I used to like to dress so well,
To see me now you couldn't tell,
I see the soup stain on my dress,
but cannot move to clean this mess.
I hate that soup how could they know,
They never asked and i can't say no.
I helped that fight in the war,
Freedom was worth fighting for,
But I'm still fighting to be free,
Please help me to be the "real me"
Your eyes can see so look at me,
Your ears can hear if you listen,
Stand by me to fight this fight,
Make it matter make it right,
I used to dance and laugh and sing,
If I could I would tell you everything,
If you think about my dignity,
You are giving my life back to me.

My poem for our dignity tree

Our dignity tree
is for you and for me
lets sow the seed
and let it grow free

As dignity champions
we will stand up and fight
for dignity and respect
is everyone's right

Take time to listen
take time to talk
lets play a game
maybe go for a walk

Write on our leaves
what dignity is to you
and to all of the staff
join in with this too

Lets make our tree
grow big and grow tall
because dignity and respect
should be spread by us all.

Linda What a beautiful poem, I love it... I may pinch it if you dont mind, Im doing a microteach session on Dignity next month and this would fit into it beautifully

:)

Hi Rebecca,
Thanks ,I am glad you liked the poem
Of course you can use the poem for your teaching session I hope it goes well.
kind regards

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Hi Im new here, but may I just say these poems are fab, Id like to show them to the manager of the hospital I work at and put some ideas together with our service users for a real understanding of dignity!

Thankyou Kindly

Great poem, especially the second and third lines !

Oh dear this made me cry sooo much I am using it in a dignity presentation- can I do this without breaking down ??

I have am in the middle of setting up a book within my place of work, with a collection of poems in all about Dignity,this one is really good and will now be shared along with the others I have collected

good work keep me informed I'am not sure my employers take the Fact that I'm a dignity champion seriously do yo have any issues about this at you're workplace?