Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s
is the cruellest disease
tiptoeing silently
inside your head
devouring your mind
slowly
bit by bit
until there is nothing left of it
The family are feeling so helpless
watching their loved one fall into decline
it is breaking their hearts
to witness the change
wishing they could turn back time
To see their beloved
turn in on themselves
slowly enter another world
wanting so much to hold on to them
as slowly their brain comes unfurled
No longer able to do simple tasks
getting muddled and so confused
but ask them about their childhood - their past
they return with a smile
as if waiting to be asked
So please don’t despair
they are inside somewhere
just waiting to hear the right question
a song
a book
a photograph
can bring their smile back into action
Look into their eyes as you speak each day
be tactile with kisses and hugs
do things that they loved and enjoyed in the past
read them a book
sing them a song
to awaken their memories of days long gone
they may give you a smile
or maybe a look
that says…
thank you for reading my favourite book
Talk gently and softly don't heighten your tone
letting them know they’ll not face this alone
Make memories to cherish before they depart
a life shared together is with you forever
in your mind - in your spirit - in your heart
Written for my dear sister-in-law - 2018
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Sponsor Brian Strand
Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2018
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