Goodbye
I knew that I was losing him
And then he was gone.
No goodbye, no tears
Gone to me forever,
As if our memories together
Were a dream I had
Over the years.
When he forgot my birthday
And saw my hurt
An afterthought was given-too late.
And when he called me by another woman's name
I felt such fear
Confusion,
And hate.
He became distant, then close
Together then miles apart
Vague, then himself, I was lost.
Lost interest in his kids
Staring for hours into space
I did not know what was happening
I did not know the cost.
Now I must let go
Realising he belongs here and
I'm trying not to cry.
The nurse puts her arms around me.
Dementia has taken him.
I touch his face, squeeze his hand and
Gently say goodbye.
Copyright © Alison Dey | Year Posted 2009
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