“I AM”
By Christoher Tookes, Eden Alternative Associate
April 18, 2000

I am headed down the highway with my loved one unto the unknown.
I’ve been dreading this day since I have been grown.
How could I do this to the one that I love so much.
He will be so far away that we may fall out of touch.
At last we are here, and it doesn’t seem all that bad.
Cause deep down inside I know this the best thing for Dad.

“I AM”

I am a long term care home filled with warmth and care.
A very loving and giving staff that will always be there.
Fun, laughter, and good food are some things I have to offer you.
I know you’ve heard a lot of negative things about me but they are not true.
So unpack your bags, get settled in and give me a chance.
For everything that I have to give your quality of life I will enhance.

“I AM”

I am the staff, just to be able to assist you is such a pleasure.
That advice and wisdom that you share with me, I will always treasure.
Choices, freedom and your dignity I shall never take.
For those choices that you are still able to make
Sit back and relax and put your trust in my hands.
I will love you and care for you and let you be your own man.

“I AM”
I am the resident and it is your loving care that I need
For Life is like a garden, but first you must plant the seed.
Doctors, Lawyers, Servicemen, those who like to teach,
Brick masons, Farmers, Musicians, and those who like to Preach
We are alike in so many ways but we are not the same.
The only thing that I ask from you is to take time to learn my name.

“I AM”
I am Eden, more than animals, plants, and kids playing in the halls.
More than Bingo, fishing, coffee club, and shopping trips to the malls.
I am Eden, so come feel my roar!
By knocking out loneliness, helplessness, and boredom together we can soar!