Geezer Poet? A Member of the Gerontology Therapeutic Team?

Abstract

Poetry and gerontology are often not viewed as congenial or likely companions. Yet these two approaches to communication, creativity, and health may have much in common. I would like to present some of my own work, five poems in fact, in light of my personal history and as a teacher/facilitator. My goal here is to reveal ideas and directions that professionals and volunteers in the field of gerontology can use with patients and clients, no matter what poetic experience might be placed on the table.