Parkinson’s Crew & Album V3
Parkinson’s Crew takes the reader on another rollercoaster ride as Paul’s Parkinson’s story continues through rhyme. Get an update on Stanley, read the dementia and grief sections as reality sinks in, and see how dark humour creeps into the mix.
Then enjoy the lighter side once again, with poems such as “The Buffet Car Shuffle”, “Scone” and “Paddy Pants Down”.
An emotional journey sprinkled with dark humour.
Parkinson’s Crew also has a companion album, bringing eight of the poems to life as songs.
For an introduction, read “Old Father Time”, then listen to the song—or listen to “Bob 4”, a haunting song about dementia.
Old Father Time Read the poem · then listen
Another poem from Book 2, written about the electrical jerks that can surge through Paul’s body while he is resting.
Old Father Time
The chill of old father time shoots down my neck
Like a cold north wind keeping me in checkMy Parkinson’s filling me with apathy and woe
I can’t be bothered and it’s starting to showFatigue visits, and it’s time for a snooze
My body jerks like I've blown a fuseThis random body twitch, where the electricity flowed
Riding this shock wave, as I deal with the overload…continue reading in Book 2.
— Extract from Life in Rhyme V2
Do you struggle to explain your Parkinson’s to loved ones? These books may well help you do just that—and in rhyme.
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