A Changing Life

My wife was young, not one of the old timers When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I saw it coming, but it was a stranger And no-one told me of the danger. At first she got worried When I wasn’t home; She doesn’t like Being alone. As time goes by, her memory falters, Interest fades, reality alters. I love her so much I’ll never leave; Even though I already grieve. Day by day our world turns round Different to yours, I’ll be bound. Sometimes she’s happy Sometimes she’s sad; I’m still with her Of that I’m glad. The story’s end may be far or near When and where will never be clear. The mind may go There are no cures; The body weakens But love endures.