02/11/2026
With Christmas just 53 days away, we're delighted to share a poem written by one of our amazing carers who was recently shortlisted in the Carers UK Christmas Poetry Competition. 🎄✨
Caring isn't always picture-perfect, and this beautifully honest poem captures the love, laughter, challenges, and resilience that so many carers will recognise.
Our Christmas
Crash, bang, wallop! What was that sound?
Oh no! He’s gone and launched the turkey crown.
Don’t worry, don’t panic! We’ll have steak pies instead.
Sorry, my dear, he’s just squished those into his bed.
When all is said and done,
He is our very much loved son.
A son who cannot be replaced,
Even if we searched for one as far as outer space.
A son who has brought us to states of laughter, joy and distress,
And at times made me question, ‘How do I clear up this mess?’
My son who is sometimes quiet, sometimes loud.
A son who makes me immensely proud.
I remind myself that Christmas is just another day,
Celebrating the festive season like this is just our way.
As long as there is love around,
Does it really matter about that turkey crown?
Well, time is now ticking on,
We’ve said our farewells to our son.
As the daylight starts to fade, it now becomes nippy,
With tummies grumbling, we wonder: where is the nearest open chippy?!
❤️ A huge congratulations to talented carer Amanda on being shortlisted. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and relatable reflection on family, caring, and what Christmas is really about.
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