Wednesday 2nd November 

Throughout the day 
The incessant rain 
Like depressing tears 
Down a window pane 
Colourless skies 
Dampening stain 
Heavy-hearted clouds 
Slipping down the drain 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 

Tuesday 1st November 

Sister's birthday 
She's sixty one 
Family photos 
Life's full of fun 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Monday 31st October 

Holding hands 
Voices heard 
Words spoken 
But vision blurred 

Smiles exchanged 
Presence of touch 
Falling tears 
Loved so much 

There's no control 
Of how this goes 
Confusion blurs 
No one knows 

Dementia's path 
Cruel to see 
A mind so lost 
Still mum, to me 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 

Sunday 30th October 

And..... We're back home 
Another long drive 
Now darker evenings 
Time to revive 
A better night's sleep 
Refreshed to thrive 
Facing cooler days 
Happiness to strive 

Love you both so much 
Beloved sons 
xxxxx 

Saturday 29th October 

An afternoon walk 
Down to Wareham Quay 
Saturday Market 
Many ducks to see 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Friday 28th October 

A day of shopping
With mother-in-law 
Patience's a virtue 
Well, she is ninety-four! 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Thursday 27th October 

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dearie me 
Driving to Dorset yesterday 
New computer for mum-in-law 
Should have been like child's play 

But, guess what
We forgot? 
The power cable 
On our kitchen table...... 

Four hours door to door 
Turn around, and drive some more 
Back home to Cornwall 
Fun and games for all

And that means, today 
We head back, the same way 
Another long drive 
Takes a while to arrive 

Computer set-up going slowly 
Programs, accounts and emails 
But we're getting there 
Filling in all the details 


Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 

Wednesday 26th October 

Driving to Dorset 
To see mother-in-law 
Lovely sunny day 
Scenery galore 
A pleasant journey 
Four hours door to door 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 

Tuesday 25th October 

Meaningful and simple 
Fulfilling yet content 
Appreciated and accomplished 
Creating a life well spent 

But disconnect for a while 
Breathe without distraction 
Make the most of everything 
Don't be guilty of inaction 

Pay attention to the small stuff 
Accepting challenges with grace 
Trying to believe in yourself 
Moving towards a better place 

Love you both so much 
My darling sons 
xxxxx 

Monday 24th October 

I'm ok 
I'm fine 
The pain
Is mine 
It's hidden 
No outward sign 
Try to smile 
Reasons to shine 
All good thoughts 
No dark decline 
Trying so hard 
Feelings entwine 
Calming emotions 
Soon align 
 
Love you both so much 
Beloved sons 
xxxxx