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Poetry can encapsulate something in a succinct but profound way. I wrote this poem in an attempt to capture the unique qualities of a caregiving relationship, and I wanted to share it with you. Please let me know if you can relate to these words.
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The Caregiver
I’d fix you if I could.
You laugh at your limits,
and I lament mine.
Pathetic or poetic,
either applies
to our protracted plight:
Seeing your struggle,
it’s my struggle,
the one we can’t conquer.
I stand by
until you’re stranded,
then swiftly step in.
I laugh at my limits,
and you lament yours.
I’d fix you if I could.
– Aaron Blight
April 28, 2023
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