Following the last theme of Haiku at work, I sent a group email to those I work with in the NHS Foundation Trust. I asked them to write their own Haiku poetry, about how they feel towards those they help and what does that role and relationship mean to them.
So here are some pieces (in no particular order). Bristling with joy, some wrapped in laughter, but all committed to service in the lives of people with Learning Disabilities :
Difficult stories; individual people; always a blue sky
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Beautiful People; learning disabilities; laughter all the way
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Problem to person; Learning Disabilities; Hubbub to power
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Meeting Together; Working through challenges; recognizing achievements
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A meeting of two; sharing, exploring – with you; new possibilities
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Everything Changes; Outcomes consistently good; aims remain the same
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Even when it’s tough; I can always raise a smile; community bound
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Smile, Jump, Shout; Learning Disabilities; sing, hop, smile
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Often Joyful; can’t complain; except for getting caught in the rain
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Challenging Stigma; Aspiring for potential; Partnership working
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When no day is dull; learning disabilities; we are here to help
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Travel on the bus; learning disabilities; to make life better
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If love is blind; my disability sees; love in all people
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Challenging Values; learning disabilities; respect and dignity
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Laughter; Energy; Memories
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Sitting all day; my bottom really hurts; let me out please
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A shared moment; understanding; changing times
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I love to bring joy; to others I meet in my job; It is very satisfying
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Going to work; in learning disabilities; the sun shines brightly
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Life is never dull; people are challenging; reward is good
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Fantabulous clients; frustrating at times; always a challenge
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It was there and; it is gone – power; Darenth Park
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Spring Rain; Blackbirds Singing; Clients run in the park
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Difficult Every Day; Lovely to be with; and to help
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You are my torch; when the light is dimmed; all is bright
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A challenge it is; privileged to be part of; I am exhausted
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The 185 Bus; never ending journey; my Blackberry Crashes
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Blue skies; high mountains; Learning Disabilities; clunk click every Trip
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Tension, discomfort; time to go trampolining; relaxed, comfortable
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Off we go to work; learning disabilities; smiling eyes, job done
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You cannot say it; turn your head and lift your eyes; tell me with your smile
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When no day is dull; learning disabilities; we are here to help
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To help a person: A simple wish borne from care: Others with full lives
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2 replies on “Haiku at Work”
Life affirming and transformative!
Yes, the responses reaffirmed that sensitive and caring people make a difference. It was transformative to reveal the untapped relationship between haiku and helping,