You placed me in a
care home
out of sight out
of mind
All the years you have
known me
count for nothing
are you
blind
To the pain and fear
that has invaded
my body and my mind
in such a short
time
I feel so helpless
and so alone
like a refugee
lost on the ocean
trying to survive
on my own
Waiting to be rescued
with a cup of tea
a smile or a chat
instead of staring
at the ceiling
Afraid to press
the bell trying
not to make a
fuss
I never thought
it would be like
this
please make some
time to care for me
please make some
time to care for us
MAL O’DONNELL
