Palliative Care Through Song
A reflection on caregiver renewal, boundaries, and the sacred necessity of rest

The ocean whispers take a break
Your hands are strong but they can ache
The sun says rest the waves agree
Even the tallest palm tree bends
You can’t pour love from an empty end

Coconut heart don’t let it crack
Fill it up take your spirit back
Sip the breeze taste the sky
It’s okay to say no and goodbye

Your arms hold others but who holds you
The moonlight hums it knows you’re true
A tired soul deserves its peace
Boundaries like a coral reef
Protect the shore relieve the grief
Lean on the sand let it take the weight
Caregivers need to rejuvenate

Coconut heart don’t let it crack
Fill it up take your spirit back
Sip the breeze taste the sky
It’s okay to say no and goodbye

Oh oh oh