Chase Moments Poet Rhyme

Alzhimer's Disease

Son, my mind is now full of holes
So I moved the memories to my heart
Locked them here and lost the key
To treasure them before they part
Hold my hand just like we used to
This time you tell the stories to me
Please remember how I've loved you
In cherished moments that used to be

One day soon I won't remember
It will be impossible to comprehend
I won't be able to recall your name
Know if you are foe or my best friend
They say I'll get angry without reason
In a long, dark fog where I can't see
Alzheimer's disease is a cruel robber
A thief that steals all memory from me

Quickly son, my best days are over
A cloak of confusion visits everyday
I can't find the words to express it
Behind these tears so much to say
I met a nice man early this morning
He was a most kind and patient lad
When he left he gently kissed me
Said, "See you tonight, I love you dad,"

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Poet Destroyer A February 28, 2015 at 8:51 PM Chase, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@

Skat A February 27, 2015 at 9:58 PM Chase, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Kp Nunez February 24, 2015 at 6:49 AM Oh Chase, there's a lump in my throat as I finished the last line. You've given A new dimension and given people a heartrending account of what goes on in the patient's mind. Keep writing. You have the gift. Welcome to PoetrySoup. Smiles. :D

Jan Allison February 24, 2015 at 2:13 AM simply heartbreaking condition - my mum has dementia - this poem is incredibly moving - the final stanza - oh how how sad and in many cases - so true :-( Hugs Jan 7 faves xxx