I'm Here..." - A poem about Dignity in Care for the person that matters

I am still a person although my actions and words may not make sense It's just something's seem complicated to me, doesn't mean that I'm stupid or dense I ask you don't treat me as another number a person in care I'm a person who needs to be treated with respect and dignity that's fair I am frightened and confused and not sure what's going on So please don't assume that my faculties' have gone There are times when I can recognise special people and their faces And remember special thoughts and memories of times and places I need your help, your care and complete reassurance To know that I can spend the rest of my days happy getting through this I was like you once, you know, and wish I was still today But unfortunately life has dealt the cards and I've ended up this way So please understand I'm not stupid, nor a child or mad I'm just a person who is confused, frustrated and sad And so I am asking please be there for me and make me smile Make the rest of my life happy, special and worth while