Katy's poem

Arriving on an April day

My zest for life fading away

My body wracked by vicious pain

Previously treated with disdain

 

Holy Cross surprised me from day one

Met with smiles from everyone

The carers, physios as they came

With plans to help me through my pain

 

Treatment, it began so soon

With PT on that afternoon

‘Christmas’, came early this year

Though I was due to shed many a tear

 

My legs locked in tight embrace

Were, urged apart at gentle pace

Bit by bit pushed so far

By means of a, medieval T bar

 

But soon the jokes began to fly

As my first day here raced by

When upset, the care staff calmed me down

Not once did I perceive a frown

 

Gentle compassion and respect

Kindness, I did not expect

The hydro pool soothed the pain

FREE MOVEMENT — I was myself again

 

Thanks to each and everyone

All Holy Cross staff, you are second to none

We won’t forget your special care

And share your goodness everywhere

 

With gratitude, Happy Memories, And our love

Katy and Tony Fox                

September 19th 2024