Dignity

Dignity. 

You know I seldom think of, or use that word. 
It is a really important word.

To lose dignity would be horrifying.
It makes my heart stutter and skip a beat to think of it.

I wish I was wise enough to know how to save dignity.
A best effort is hopefully good enough.

Patience is not always easily given to strangers.
I hope for the best but watch for the worst.

Bit by bit taken away and then to lose so much at once.
Standing and watching.

Powerless to fill all but the very simplest request.
Hoping that her dignity will not all be lost.