Dementia

How long before my memory fades How often will I forget your name? Will my mind be forever robbed Of laughter, sorrow and pain? When I can no longer find them Where will my memories go? Will you know that I still love you When your face I no longer know? Will dementia drive me insane Will I scream out, but have no voice? Will my body shut down in protest Will I simply have no choice? Will my mind just wander Or be locked up in another place? Will dreams turn into nightmares Where I run a never ending race? In search of distant memories Looking for a friendly face. Will dementia rob me of my life And take me from this place? The home that we have shared The family we have reared. I'm so afraid to lose it all As if it were never there. I prey dear God, don't let it happen Don't let dementia take from me. The only thing I've left in life My memories!