Jeanie Bennett Poet Rhyme

I Am So Scared

I am so scared of being impaired as I grow old
I am so afraid of not taking a bath unless I'm told

I dread feeling confused, not right in my head
I balk at the thought of forgetting to go to bed

I feel anxious at the thought of not recognizing my babies
I don't want my brain to not know ifs from maybes

I fear the unknown with every breathe and bone
Inherited propensity, take measures to postpone

Bad stuff still happens, no matter what we do
But still must try before brain turns to goo

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Cheryl Hoffman February 28, 2017 at 7:03 PM I know what you mean Jeanie; it would be horrible to get dementia/alzheimers! Great thought provoking poem!~Che :) Jeanie Bennett February 28, 2017 at 8:24 PM Thanx again Che !! TY for reading and commenting !! You are so sweet !! ~~Jeanie ~~

Ali Pran February 28, 2017 at 4:29 PM Hope never die, No matter what happened, over come that bravely. :) Jeanie Bennett February 28, 2017 at 4:34 PM Thank you for reading Ali !! Always HOPE !! ~~ Jeanie ~~