A Poem for Caregivers
Yesterday's Eyes
There's unfamiliarity that I know
Still in your life I'll always show
While wond'ring where did you go
With my love that continues to grow
Looks come with a surprise
From love that often cries
On the face of no disguise
Of yesterday's looking eyes
I search but you aren't there
Yet when I'm looking away
Yesterday's eyes spark why I care
Thus creating an understood day
Though weariness takes hold
Still I'll give my all to share
Including weights that take control
Of my gift of love with limitless care
Time demands a retreat from the scene
To the footpath of soft morning dew
Restoring life self preserving means
That recaptures a compassionate view
This time veils an understandable you
As I cling to yesterday's eyes today
With a sustaining love that continues
To forever see blessings flow our way
The eyes of yesterday agree
Know me when I know not
Relying on you to know me
When it's me that I forgot
©2004 Evelyn Dilworth-Williams
http://www.evelyndilworthwilliams.com/
