Reality Fading

I sit here trapped in this body. Daily routines, do define. I only want to sleep. If only they would let me. Why can't I make them understand. Why must my body fail me. This palsy that weakens my mind. Fixated forty years ago, I struggle to remember those I loved. Once familiar faces are now strangers. These unknown people who say they love me. They must be confused, thinking of someone else. I don't know them. This delimma frightens me. I struggle to control my freedom that they steal away. They bind my hands, for my own good. Afraid I will hurt them. If I get free, I will. I don't know them. They all want to hurt me. These strangers with my eyes, that call me Mom.