Dementia Sonnet 4 – Never Mind

Never Mind

I picked our album up and leafing through
photos of family, holidays and fun,
was saddened by the haunting change in one
robbed of the verve and vibrancy I knew – Continue reading “Dementia Sonnet 4 – Never Mind”

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”

Dementia Sonnet 1 – Knowing

Knowing

Knowing the known is known, though sentient fact,
affords no explanation, yields no clue
how best to cope – in essence what to do
where fogged cognition misconstrues each act. Continue reading “Dementia Sonnet 1 – Knowing”

How to Support Someone Living with Cancer

Living with Cancer

In these strange and isolating times it can feel hard to know how to support friends or family who are living with Cancer or caring for someone with cancer. It is made especially difficult with shielding and for many people living with cancer Continue reading “How to Support Someone Living with Cancer”

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