Goodbye to Jen

[davidw]

I have not posted here for a long time. Now sadly I have to say that my gentle,serene and caring Jen has passed away. She had superb care in a specialist unit for the young with dementia and her end was calm and serene,reflecting her nature.

My Sister (who is very clever, not like me!) wrote a 'Sonnet for Jen' and sent it to me and my daughters. The Minister used it at Jen's funeral. It was very moving and many people have asked that it be shared. With the permission of the writer I set it out below.

SONNET FOR JEN

For eight long years we had to watch until
we saw the illness strip you of your mind.
It robbed you of your past,then,greedy still
it stole your future too,your dreams consigned
to dust by its unstoppable advance.
The nurse became the nursed,the mother a child;
the wife a helpless charge,as cruel chance
emeshed you and your ordered brain defiled.
Your busy hands fell idle and the walks
you loved were halted as you lost the skill
to move;all independence gone,even talks
with friends were blighted as your tongue grew still.
Now Death has brought you dignified release.
The turmil's over,gently rest in peace

Jenni Wyn Hyatt

July 2010

 

[sad nell]

Sorry you have lost your Jen to this horrible illness, your love for her jumps out of the screen, thanks for sharing the poem, it has brought tears and i do not do that often , look after yourself now love Pam

 

[lin1]

Dear David

Please accept condolences
a beautiful poem.

 

[Canadian Joanne]

David,
I am sorry for your loss. The poem is beautiful. My condolences to you and your daughters.

 

[turbo]

Hello David, I am so sorry to hear your very sad news.

The sonnet is indeed very moving.



Turbo

 

[beech mount]

Sorry for your loss,but Jen is now free.
John.

 

[Grannie G]

Please acccept my sincere condolences.

 

[creativesarah]

thanks for sharing the poem my thoughts are with you and your family

 

[larivy]

sorry to hear your sad news the poem was beautiful larivy

 

[PostTenebrasLux]

My sympathy David at the loss of your dear Jen.
There is never a right or wrong time to die but being so young is especially cruel.
May you and your daughters find comfort and strength from the release of Jen's illness
and find solace in your new lives.
Martina

 

[Izzy]

Sending my sincere condolences. Izzy x

 

[BeckyJan]

I am sorry to hear that you have lost your lovely wife.
Its a beautiful sonnet and thank you so much for sharing it.

 

[susiesue]

So sorry David to hear of the loss of your wife. It was a beautiful poem.

 

[christine_batch]

Dear David,

Sending sincere condolences on Jen's passing.

Best wishes
Christine

 

[Bronwen]

Dear David. I am so very sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing the wonderful poem with us. xx

 

[gigi]

Dear David,

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your gentle, serene Jen.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Your sister's words are very moving and beautiful..thankyou so much for sharing them with us.

Love xx