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Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s is the devil incarnate secretly waiting in the wings to violate
Lovely people who are unaware this evil disease is in hiding somewhere
Zigzagging silently through their brain ~ never to be the same again
Hell on earth it steals their mind with total confusion left behind
Evilly worming ~ silently destroying ~ sucking your loved one’s life away
Injecting poison into family and friends, breaking hearts their pain never ends
Making sure they know you are there, to laugh and sing helps quell their fear
Enjoy time together, each minute of each day, before life slowly fades away 
Remembering what they did has gone; but how they felt stays with them long
So hug and kiss, talk and sing, look into their eyes, they are still there within

Written 14th October 2019
For my dearest sister-in- law who will be 64 tomorrow

24th December 2019
Contest: STRAND SPECIAL 9,
Sponsor: Brian Strand
HONORABLE  MENTION

Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2019

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Kai Michael Neumann Date: 12/28/2019 12:36:00 PM Congratulation. My Mom had the disease and it was painful. But you are right, singing helped and we must cherish what was and what is there, Kai Login to Reply

Brenda Chiri Date: 12/28/2019 2:00:00 AM Congtrats on your Honorable mention my friend!;) Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 12/28/2019 2:13:00 AM Thank you so much Brenda I appreciate your visit and congrats my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/30/2019 10:18:00 AM This is a wonderful tribute my friend. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 11/2/2019 7:40:00 PM Bless you dear Caren xx

Panagiota Romios Date: 10/17/2019 5:20:00 AM Heartfelt poem Ann! There is much confusion about dementia, chronic brain disorder and at times people have brain tumors and do not know it. A severe stroke affects the brain too..I get so sad when, here in the states anyway, Americans use this term rather flippantly to describe ANY memory loss! Alz= is perfectly terrible. Some folks get chemo brain from cancer treatment, Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/28/2019 12:31:00 PM Thank you dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Robert Lindley Date: 10/16/2019 6:09:00 PM A very powerful, yet sad and tragic piece on a immensely destructive disease. Such takes a very heavy toll on those that love and are caring for the person that has that horrible disease. Your poem and its description gives us a look into the tragedy. Great poetry my friend, taking on a very sad and most difficult subject. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/28/2019 12:31:00 PM Many thanks Robert for your welcome visit and lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/15/2019 6:18:00 PM Such a fine piece Ann, concerning a really terrible illness as your opening line clearly describes it perfectly. My father last two years of life he had dementia which took his personality away. Thanks for sharing this. Blessings always,Gordon Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/16/2019 1:46:00 PM Oh bless you Gordon for your kind visit and understanding. I saw my dear sister-in-law on her birthday and we all had a lovely time together, with smiles and hugs and kisses galore! A memory to cherish. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison Date: 10/14/2019 12:12:00 PM Aww Ann it is heart breaking to watch a person disappear before your eyes, my uncle has it it's a cruel cruel disease, my aunt has already grieved for the person he was:-( Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/14/2019 1:20:00 PM It truly is Jan, and sadly it was diagnosed in her late 50's - she will be just 64 tomorrow, but is now unable to do anything for herself, but we will make her day as happy and we can, with her favourite food and lots of hugs and kisses. With kindest thought Ann xx

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/14/2019 8:44:00 AM This is sad. Both my Grandma and Grandpa were afflicted. Your description is very reminiscent of my experience. I was lucky my grandfather continued to recognize me until the end. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 11/2/2019 7:39:00 PM I thank you Richard and I am so glad your dear grandfather knew you to the end. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/14/2019 6:51:00 AM This affliction devastates so many families --your poem gives them a voice. So many powerful lines: Evilly worming ~ silently destroying ~ sucking your loved one’s life away..and ..Enjoy time together, each minute of each day, before life slowly fades away. You said it so well, Ann! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/14/2019 8:28:00 AM Bless you Vijay, my sister in law will be 64 tomorrow and she will not even know it's her birthday, but we will ensure she has a happy day, with lots of laughter and hugs and kisses too. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/14/2019 4:44:00 AM A powerful write than I truly love. It speaks volumes. You did a perfect job with this horrid disease. Bless you always with much love, Gina Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/14/2019 6:23:00 AM Thank you Gina, I am witnessing for myself this ghastly disease through my brother's dear wife, who is now in the last stages of this horrific disease - heartbreaking... With kindest thoughts Ann xx