Perception
Her Vagaries of depth perception trends
to stumbling shuffle and a questioning hand,
as though each footfall falls on shifting sand –
a shapeless void she barely comprehends. Continue reading “Dementia Sonnet 8 – Perception”
Tag: bereavement
Kindness and Compassion
Put the Human into Humanity
I am struck by how covid-19 evokes a sense of detachment in many of us. To protect us we are not allowed to be within 2 metres of one and other, we can not hug each other and the detachment these restrictions are enforcing upon us are unusual human behaviours. Continue reading “Kindness and Compassion”
Dementia Sonnet 7 – Smothered Synapse
Smothered Synapse
A hollow emptiness of days and hours
has heightened Jane’s dependence on my love.
Now spaniel like, she dogs my every move –
craving attention. Fine – but anger lowers! Continue reading “Dementia Sonnet 7 – Smothered Synapse”
Dementia Sonnet 5 – People
People
Confabulation borne, sights sought in thought
tumble, erratic, from her wandering mind,
people by ‘people’ of the phantom kind,
with strange embroidered fiction, finely wrought. Continue reading “Dementia Sonnet 5 – People”
Dementia Sonnet 3 – Shepard and Shadow
Shepard and Shadow
My yesterday did not exist at all;
tomorrow an enigma, while today
I wonder as I while the hours away
if any visitor should come to call. Continue reading “Dementia Sonnet 3 – Shepard and Shadow”
Benefits of Nature on Mental Health
Benefits of Nature on Mental Health
I love being out in nature and find it a constant source of inspiration, relaxation which helps to recharge the batteries. The benefits of nature on mental health have been proven time and time again to help reduce anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and even anger.
If you go out for a walk look up and see the sky through the canopy of trees, it is a beautiful different perspective on nature and the beauty of where we live.