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Do You Remember Me In Your Memories

He laid in bed almost asleep. I asked him, " Dad do you remember me?" " I was your daughter, your only child. Just take your time dad, think for a while." " Look at these pictures of you and me, "Do they spark your memory?" " These new pictures I'm showing you. Is my sixteenth birthday party, that you threw." She held him close in disbelief, and asked him over and over," Dad do you remember me?" She said, " Dad I'm hoping you can recall, but his absent look is what she saw. He said, " I'm sorry honey I wish I could." Her heart just broke, as she understood. So many years, just disappeared. Leaving a loving daughter in heartfelt tears. She prays for a cure to heal his mind. Waiting, waiting for sometime. Her dad doesn't know her anymore. So she carries both the memories, of him and her. Michael Tor 11/8/2015 Inspired by Glen Campbell and his Alzheimer.

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John Watt

Date: 1/25/2023 4:07:00 PM

Michael, you wrote such a kind and compassionate comment at my Alzheimer's poem, I wanted to return the favor. This one touched my soul deeply, and demonstrates what a sensitive soul you have towards those who struggle in life. It's hard to imagine not being able to recognize or be recognized by your own kin, but for many, this is their reality every day. So grateful for your heartfelt poetic insights, especially on subjects that aren't often discussed. Blessings ~ John

Michael Tor
Date: 1/25/2023 8:26:00 PM

Thank you so much John your words are deeply felt, and mean a lot. It is sad when families have to deal with this disease. I will swing by to see your latest Poetry. I am trying to keep up with everyone's writings but sometimes I fall short. God bless you and thank you for sharing John...

Susan Jeavons

Date: 10/27/2020 10:51:00 AM

Awesome poem Michael. Seems we both wrote on this subject. Blessings, Susan Maree

Michael Tor
Date: 10/27/2020 1:08:00 PM

Thank you Susan it affects so many lives. Hugs Michael...

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/30/2018 5:40:00 AM

I FINALLY REMEMBERED TO COME BACK AND READ THIS GREAT POEM AGAIN! You nailed it with this great piece..

Michael Tor
Date: 10/27/2020 1:07:00 PM

Thank you Robert sorry for late respond...

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/17/2017 4:47:00 AM

You captured the tragedy this disease brings not only to the afflicted but sadly, also to his/her loved ones. I had watched that documentary on Glen Campbell and it brought tears to my eyes. Fate oft can be so very cruel.. Great poem my friend... A fav..

Michael Tor
Date: 9/17/2017 8:54:00 PM

Thank you Robert. It was heartbreaking to see the effects on Glen Campbell. I too was teary eyed.

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/22/2015 10:11:00 PM

Hi Michael, you have written a heartfelt piece. The message is very clear of daughter who is devastated about her beloved father who suffers from this disease. Great job! Good luck in the contest:-)Alexis 7 P.S. its so sad about Glen Campbell he's one of my favorite singers.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/17/2017 8:56:00 PM

Sorry for late respond Alexis just got back to writing. So sad how Glen passed. He was a favorite of mine as well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/13/2015 8:58:00 PM

Michael. I hope i can ever find time for this documentary. If I had not come here to see if I saw your poem already, I would not know the message was here for me. In such a hurry, I don't have time to look for poems . Gotta get dinner made and was too busy all day for comments. Oh my, I wish there were more hours in a day.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/15/2015 8:42:00 PM

Andrea I so sorry your running out of time. I know so many hours in a day, but you have to slow down and smell the roses. Do something for yourself for once. Be a little selfish with your time. Thanks for getting back to me with your busy schedule. Blessings your way my Dear.

James Inman

Date: 11/13/2015 8:09:00 AM

Sad write, inspired by a very talented, and my opinion, underrated musician. His best work writing for and backing up others.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/15/2015 8:40:00 PM

Thanks for visiting James I appreciate your opinion.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/12/2015 2:29:00 PM

A lovely and expressive poem with a subject that is sad and worrying. Unfortunately old age can spring ugly surprises on us! #7 All the best. // paul

Michael Tor
Date: 11/12/2015 6:03:00 PM

Paul your words I am thankful for. It is sad. Old age has contributed and they say the foods we eat. A new study says now that three glasses of champagne a week will help prevent Alzheimer and Dementia. My heart goes out to all those that suffer from this and their families. Thanks for your visit my friend. I hope you are well.

Joan Donnelly Ellis

Date: 11/11/2015 5:23:00 AM

Heartbreaking is reality at times-good job Michael

Michael Tor
Date: 11/11/2015 12:01:00 PM

It is Joan thank you for stopping by. Blessings your way

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 11/11/2015 12:56:00 AM

Your write is much enjoyable my friend, it flows smoothly within me . Excellent write...........A.M.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/11/2015 12:00:00 PM

Afolabi thank you my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/10/2015 5:28:00 PM

thanks for letting me know about the glen campbell thing. I hope to have time for it this weekend!

Michael Tor
Date: 11/10/2015 7:56:00 PM

It is a CNN documentary called "Glen Campbell I'll be me" Make sure you have lots of handkerchiefs. Also Andrea he had his last great hit about Alzheimer's a song which was a hit called " I'm not going to miss you." Which Tim McGraw sang on the last academy award. Oscar nominated song. Great song you should listen to. Also his daughter Ashley who was in Glen's Band wrote "I'll do the remembering." Awesome song and hit. You will love both these songs. If you go to YOUTUBE and search these songs you can hear them. I strongly recommend them. Also the documentary might be on YOUTUBE. I was touched by all of it and I had to write this poem to bring attention to this disease and to touch peoples lives with those that are dealing with parents and family members, brothers and sisters.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/10/2015 11:23:00 AM

I lived this. I stood there as my Mother reminded my Grannie of who she was, 'your youngest child, Moma." My Grannie did not know, no recognition and so your heart breaks a little bit. I makes no sense, it is sad, just sad and you captured that well ... CayCay

Michael Tor
Date: 11/10/2015 1:30:00 PM

Thank you CayCay. Im sorry about your Grannie.. It is a terrible illness that affects so many. You know that feeling of trying to accept the loss of their memory. It is very hard to do. You want them to be normal and remember. A whole lifetime of memories gone.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/10/2015 1:30:00 PM

Thanks for your visit CayCay.

Emile Pinet

Date: 11/10/2015 11:10:00 AM

The raw emotions within your words capture the heart with their strength of truth while devastating the soul with their sadness. Your tears seep out of your words and dampen the emotional fires alive within your verses. Wonderful work! Emile. #7

Michael Tor
Date: 11/10/2015 1:24:00 PM

Thanks Emile. I saw a documentary on Glen Campbell the famous country singer. It was very touching on Alzheimer. Glenn didn't even know his children. His disease had destroyed his memory. It was sad to watch. Scientist say that three glasses of champagne a week prevents the illness and dementia too. Your comments are always appreciated Emile.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/10/2015 2:27:00 AM

Michael, such sensitive lines, I remember my grandma in this poem... heartfelt.. ~Olive Eloisa =`)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/9/2015 6:58:00 AM

A tragic story that unfortunately is repeated all the time. Your well developed poem touches the heart and soul and brings tears to the readers eyes. I knew a man who had lost his brother and didn't remember it, so he was asking where his brother was and when they explained to him he had died he started to cry. A little while after he was forgetting what they had told him about his brother and asked again and again he started to cry. God help never to be in such a state. A seven, dear Michael!

Michael Tor
Date: 11/9/2015 10:39:00 PM

Demetrios the scientist are saying now that three glasses of champagne a week prevents Alzheimer and Dementia. Thank you my friend for your generous rating. It means a lot coming from you. I am going over to check out your writes. I just got home from Band Practice. God bless you Demetrios.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/9/2015 4:10:00 AM

touched by the sensitivuty of your lines, michael... a superb work you should be proud of.. huggs

Michael Tor
Date: 11/9/2015 10:35:00 PM

Thank you nette. I appreciate your kind words

Michael Tor
Date: 11/9/2015 10:35:00 PM

Hugs back...

Eve Roper

Date: 11/8/2015 10:32:00 PM

Michael, very good write. What an awful disease I do hope they do find a cure. Hugs Eve

Michael Tor
Date: 11/9/2015 10:28:00 PM

My wife just shared with me that the authorities are saying three glasses a week of champagne could help prevent Alzheimer and Dementia. Really true. Thanks for your comments Eve. hope you are doing well.

Kim Merryman

Date: 11/8/2015 10:58:00 AM

So very sad, Michael. Great write on a tragic subject. Love, Kim

Michael Tor
Date: 11/8/2015 3:28:00 PM

Thank you Kim I rewrote it. Thanks for your visit Dear.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2015 10:47:00 AM

so sad. I know all about this because of my stepdad who died from it. Good poem.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/8/2015 3:28:00 PM

Thanks Andrea sorry to hear of your step dad dying from this terrible illness. If you have the time check out Glenn Campbell Documentary on Alzheimer it will rock your world. Thanks for the visit. god bless you.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/8/2015 4:52:00 AM

Such a moving piece Michael I got a lump in my throat reading it - Dementia is so so cruel Michael I too have written about it:-( Hugs jan xx7

Michael Tor
Date: 11/8/2015 3:25:00 PM

Thank you Jan I rewrote it stressing memory. Thank you for your kind comments been busy sorry I havent visited as much as I want to.