“Memories hidden in the back of my mind” (Poem)

“Memories hidden in the back of my mind”

(A poem about dementia & Alzheimer’s disease)

I’m sitting looking out the window thinking of days gone by

The times I looked up at the rainbow as it spanned across the sky

The family were young and full of life they played and worked till dawn

Enjoying the sun all day long until it was faded and gone

I would bake and sew and knit and cook re-using old clothes that were worn

I’ve loved my kids every day from the first day they were born

There was a flurry of activity around my home when the kids came home from school

Drinking milk with cookies and lots of snacks they would eat till they were full

They’re all grown up now playing with friends finding their way through life

One day the boys will meet a girl and take her as his wife

The girls they’re playing with their dolls along with their girly toys

Dressing themselves and brushing their hair with the hope to meet some boys

Life goes on and they’re married now they have a life of their own

It’s funny how they don’t look back to see that I’m all alone

The cookies the muffins the baking I did and the meals that we all shared

I’m getting older time’s slipping away I thought they would have cared

All these things are thoughts I have of the memories I could find

They were lurking in the back of my head before I lost my mind

I’m in a home now that’s for seniors you know, when you can’t remember when

My memory is fading really fast as I write this with my pen

My kids they thought it best for me to send me to this place

So they could live their life in peace not having to see my face

You see, no one knows these thoughts that I have they think that I’ve gone insane

They just don’t see my inner hurts they just don’t see my pain

As I’m staring at the walls for now people going to and fro’

No one comes to see me anymore it’s nearly time for me to go

Oh! Yes, the muffins the baking the meals we all shared those memories I make them last

The times we cuddled and loved each other are just things of the past

The children finally get the call to let them know I’ve gone

 To my final home up in the sky at last I’m not alone.

Written by Chris Turner

October 16^th, 2012


Chris Turner is a residential/commercial
painting contractor in Edmonton Alberta Canada
chris_turner@shaw.ca

“Standing on the corner”

“Standing on the corner”

I’m standing on the corner with a sign between my hands

Looking for someone to help me hoping they’ll understand

Just a dollar here or there this is my appeal

Just a little for my stomach enough to buy a meal

I’ve tried to get a job you know but when they see I’m damp

As I’m out in the rain all day they know that I’m a tramp

Roll down your window and share with me the blessings I can’t have

Help me get by one more day and this way I won’t starve

Thank you for giving from your heart I appreciate all you give

It helps to know that someone cares it helps me try to live.

Written by Chris Turner

February 5^th, 2013


Chris Turner is a residential/commercial
painting contractor in Edmonton Alberta Canada
chrispaints4u@gmail.com

“Traveling on the Spiritual Highway” (Song)

“Traveling on the Spiritual Highway”

As I wander on this road of faith, I stumble and I fall

I travel fast ahead of you and often hit a wall

Please help me Lord to wait on you and to let you lead the way

I’ll reach my destination soon if I trust you Lord and pray

Chorus

Jesus come and pour your love upon my heart today

Flood my soul with all you have this dear Lord is what I pray

Fill me with your Spirit Lord and keep me close to thee

Lay your hand upon my life direct me Lord where I should be

I’m on a Spiritual highway Lord and I’m looking for a sign

To guide me on the road of life to do your will not mine

Sometimes, I take an exit Lord which leads me far away

I get involved in things I shouldn’t lost and led astray

Chorus

Jesus come and pour your love upon my heart today

Flood my soul with all you have this dear Lord is what I pray

Fill me with your Spirit Lord and keep me close to thee

Lay your hand upon my life direct me Lord where I should be

  

I’ve taken many roads in life got lost along the way

Especially when I’m in a rush and I forget to pray

I think it’s time that I slowed down and give you Lord my soul

I’ll let you have my life today take complete control

Chorus

Jesus come and pour your love upon my heart today

Flood my soul with all you have this dear Lord is what I pray

Fill me with your Spirit Lord and keep me close to thee

Lay your hand upon my life direct me Lord where I should be

Written by Chris Turner

October 12^th, 2013

Chris Turner is a residential/commercial
painting contractor in Edmonton Alberta Canada
chris_turner@shaw.ca

“Would you take the nails into your hands” (Song)

“Would you take the nails into your hands”

O’ Jesus O’ Jesus you mean the world to me

You came to die on Calvary that I would be set free

God sent His precious Son to earth before it was too late

You came to shed your blood dear lord your love for us so great

Chorus

Would you put yourself upon that cross for all the world to see?

To take the pain for all their sin for all humanity

Would you take the nails into your hands?

A sword thrust in your side

And shed your blood on Calvary where the saviour bled and died

O’ Jesus O’ Jesus you left your Heavenly throne

You came as a stranger Lord and you were all alone

You were born of a virgin Lord and this we know is true

The one and only sacrifice He was sent for me and you

Chorus

Would I put myself upon that cross for all the world to see?

Would I take their pain and all their sin like Jesus did for me?

Would I take the nails into my hands a sword thrust in my side?

And shed my blood on Calvary where my saviour bled and died

(Main chorus)

Would you put yourself upon that cross for all the world to see?

To take the pain for all their sin for all humanity

Would you take the nails into your hands?

A sword thrust in your side

And shed your blood on Calvary where the saviour bled and died

Written by Chris Turner

January, 2012

Chris Turner is a residential/commercial
painting contractor in Edmonton Alberta Canada
chris_turner@shaw.ca

"Tender Mercies" (Song)

"Tender Mercies"

I’m a wanderer a transient, trying to find my way

I’m going in the wrong direction; I’m trying not to stray

You see dear Lord I’m feelin’ lost got off the beatin’ track

Help me Lord and guide my feet help me Lord come back

Chorus

Tender mercies Tender mercies they’re flowing down to me

I feel your presence in my heart it’s evident to see

The loving warmth comes from your heart it dwells inside my soul

Take my life and use me Lord Take complete control

The anxious thoughts come through my mind I think they’re here to stay

I’ve tried so hard to rid them all it helps me when I pray

The torment dwells to make me feel how low that I can be

Help me Lord please clean my mind please help to set me free

Chorus

Tender mercies Tender mercies they’re flowing down to me

I feel your presence in my heart it’s evident to see

The loving warmth comes from your heart it dwells inside my soul

Take my life and use me Lord Take complete control

Written by Chris Turner

March, 2011


Chris Turner is a residential/commercial
painting contractor in Edmonton Alberta Canada
chris_turner@shaw.ca