Drifting
It was getting harder to recall
Those little things that just occurred
Her mind seemed to have put up a wall
And her thoughts were becoming blurred
It was a challenge to understand
The simplest of directions now
Her dear husband gave a helping hand
His love for her he did avow
Paranoia had soon settled in
She no longer wanted him ‘round
It was a battle she could not win
Memory was lost and not found
Her family felt her frustration
They were losing her fast they knew
Due to her lack of concentration
It left everyone feeling blue
Alzheimer’s became a dirty word
Shaking everyone to the core
God seemed to leave their prayers unheard
Wife, mom, grandma was here no more
Her very essence had been drifting
But her body sat there staring
They felt as though they should be grieving
Their confusion seemed unyielding
They all vowed to help her, day and night
Their love for her would always stay
Through thick and thin, they’d make her life bright
To bring some happiness her way
April 6, 2018
Dear Mother, now you know all my fears
The extent of how I miss you
You’ve been my best friend through all my years
It’s been hard for you and me too
Copyright © Madeleine Riha | Year Posted 2017
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