Charles Henderson Poet Free verse

Alzheimers

I don’t remember
Being held as a babe
		She didn’t either
I don’t recall if
She sang me to sleep
        		She didn’t either
I remember my 
First day of school
		She didn’t
		but she was there

I remember my graduation, marriage, and how
she glowed and doted over her first grand child.
	She didn’t
	and didn’t want to.

I remembered how much of a trial it was 
looking after her....
Only, after she
passed away

I remember so much.  What a blessing

Inspired by the devotion, love, and attention my wife gave to her mother; the last five years 
of her life.

© Mar 11 2010

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Joyce Johnson April 17, 2010 at 3:54 PM very nice poem, Your wife will not e sorry that she cared for her mother. congratulations on your win and on your choice of a wife. Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 13, 2010 at 4:23 PM Congrats Charles on your HM in Laura's contest.. a wonderful write and honor for u to so enjoy ..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Robert A. Dufresne March 11, 2010 at 5:49 PM Touching devotional poem. Very well written, Charles. i understand it. My Dad had that dreaded disease and we all with him. Thanks for sharing and God bless you all.-Robert

Sara Kendrick March 11, 2010 at 5:35 PM That is a hard disease on everyone that has to care for the person and all the family that has to make sacrifies so that person can care for them..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara