You were once one of the first female supreme court judges. An engineer, professor, politician. You were a loving mother, The perfect husband. Life can be cruel though. Time has stolen your individuality. I watch as your wife leads your hand down the hall. To your room, you remain suprised everytime. The pain, in your families eyes, Camoflauged with a smile. As you introduce yourself as if you have never met.
You ask me where you are, Why you're here. I'll tell you, but you never believe me. I try to explain over and over, The shock is new everytime.
I take care of you, I try to help you through this chapter of your life. By the time I meet you, You are not who you were. Your mind is lost in time and my face is always new.
Looking at your pictures I try to see how you were. Try to imagine the strength, the youthfulness. I try to make you feel as whole as a stranger can. I am here with you day after day. Over time you become like family to me.
The disease has taken you, I wish I could change all that. But instead I'll just sit here, Listen to your story of strung up words that make no sense. I'll smile when you do Look sympathetic when I need to.
You are a human being with the strength of a hundred men. You have had the diagnosis told to you. You were so aware of what you would become. I am here to help you I respect who you were, and who you are. I try to make your last days a little better, easier. I'm your nurse. I hope I can help. Even if it is just for a moment. I hope you know, What an amazing soul still resides in you.
I wish you freedom, memories and peace when it's your turn to go. And I welcome who takes your place. Never forgetting your individuality.