Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

If I Forget

Try not to get angry if I forget
Something is happening inside my head
I know I'm not stupid, not going mad
It's that my memory is getting bad.

I try very hard to think things all through
And know it's very annoying for you
Please be gentle and do try to be kind
It's truly not me, just my state of mind.

I'm not unique, it is nothing that’s new
And this could easily happen to you
There's no way to stop the ageing process
So let's live in love and sweet tenderness
Knowing that on each other we can depend
Until the day our life comes to its end.

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Deb M March 15, 2026 at 1:43 AM Big POTD Congratulations Beryl! I love this poem and can totally relate! Debx Beryl Edmonds March 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM Thank you Deb, it’s just one of those things we have to put up with. As long as we can continue to write poetry we’ve still got our sanity… Berylx

Constance La France March 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM Beryl, so beautifully penned and emotional, congratulations on your deserving POTD ~ Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM Thank you very much Constance, those words mean a lot… Beryl

Valsa George March 14, 2026 at 4:52 AM This is something l tell my husband. These days l tend to forget. At the same time he is very alert. Aging is difficult when we lose our original faculties. Congratulations dear Beryl on your POTD. Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM Same here Valsa, my husband is still very alert and never forgets a thing. Thank you… Beryl

Brandy Nicole March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM I completely agree Beryl, we should always be gentle and kind. In these moments that you're experiencing with aging, and of course, in life. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations on you words being chosen as Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM Thank you for those lovely words Brandy. My best to you too… Beryl

Laurentine G March 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM Such a delicately sweet poem Beryl - kindness for memory blips is so important, that little bit of thought goes a long way. Congratulations on POTD. Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2026 at 11:59 AM Thank you Laurentine, kindness and thoughtfulness makes for happiness and lights up our days… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith March 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/powerful "If I Forget" write. I love your line, "Please be gentle and do try to be kind." Everyone should do this each day. Hugs... Have a blessed day with your win............... Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2026 at 11:56 AM Thank you Paula, kindness makes our world a better place. Have a blessed day always… Beryl

Abdullah Alhemaidy March 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM Hi Beryl Edmonds :-) Congratulations on nice POTD! Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM Hi Abdullah, thank you very much, appreciated… Beryl

Regina Elliott March 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM Hi Beryl, a hearty Congratulations on your very worthy POTD. Aging isn’t easy. Your outstanding poem speaks to this. Bless you on your life journey. I turn 69 in two months and my knee arthritis can be a challenge. Enjoy your special poetry accolade. All the best. ~ Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2026 at 11:53 AM Thank you so much Regina. I know the pain of arthritic hips and knees, had two replacements myself after years of suffering. All the best to you too… Beryl

Warren Doll March 13, 2026 at 11:34 AM Beryl, with age comes wisdom. Your poem is full of wisdom. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM Warren, that’s so nice of you, thank you very much indeed… Beryl

Zyrool Gifford March 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM Hello Beryl, congratulations on your very touching poem being featured as POTD. A excellent piece beautifully written. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my poet friend. Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM Hello Zyrool, thank you so much, it came as big surprise to receive POTD. Have a a wonderful weekend too. Bless you poet friend… Beryl

David Kavanagh March 13, 2026 at 11:31 AM I’m sorry to hear your memory is not as good as it once was Beryl, but hey you still managed to knock out a wonderful POTD, there are meds that can help, and even more promising ones coming on line soon, so hopefully they can stop or even reverse this memory loss, I wish you well, congratulations! Cheers David Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM Thank you David, I am going to see the doctor, I do know they can help slow down the progression and the sooner the better… Beryl

Karen Croft March 13, 2026 at 11:11 AM Congratulations on your POTD! Yeah, it's not fun getting old. Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM Thank you Karen, you’re right but we have to make life fun no matter what, for as long as we can, otherwise life would be glum… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 13, 2026 at 6:31 AM Dear, Beryl, you brought a tear to my eyes today. My grandmother, mother-in-law and several cousins had Alzheimer’s. Now that I am that grandparent age I find somethings come a little harder. I loved your poetic reality and it is so deserving POTD! Blessings, Dear Beryl, Daniel Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 8:04 AM Dear Daniel, my mother suffered with dementia, I looked after her through all of that, now I worry that I’m following her. Thank you, with blessings returned… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker March 13, 2026 at 5:40 AM what poignant words, Beryl! I empathize with you and your situation. Despite fleeting memory, you're creative and a beautiful person. Congrats on your POTD designation...hugs and blessings, Sara Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 7:49 AM Hi Sara, thank you for those comforting words. I find that when I’m writing poetry there’s no problem. It’s when I’m out on my own, I have to think where I’m going. My hubby always writes me a shopping list so I don’t forget what I’m going out for, he’s insisting I see the doctor, I’ve promised I will…Beryl

Tania Kitchin March 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM Beryl, a sweet poem with a great message. Congratulations on POTD. Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 4:53 AM Thank you Tania, much appreciated… Beryl

Lin Lane March 13, 2026 at 2:32 AM Your thoughts are coherently touching, Beryl. More often the frustration is felt by the one whose memory takes a temporary hiatus. We need patience with ourselves. Congratulations on potd. Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 2:54 AM Thank you Lin, it is frustrating when you can’t remember what day it is or what you did the day before, I do worry about what the future will bring, taking one day at time is the best one can do… Beryl

Unseeking Seeker March 13, 2026 at 2:05 AM So sweet and true. Let compassion and understanding ooze from all hearts. Warmest congratulations on POTD with this wonderful poem, Beryl. Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM Thank you so much Unseeking Seeker, I truly appreciate your comments… Beryl ,

Karen Jones March 13, 2026 at 12:49 AM Big congratulations Beryl on your win as potd! Enjoyed your honest raw write! Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 1:19 AM Thank you Karen, it’s not nice when the memory starts fading away… Beryl

Anne Winter March 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM Despite the memory issue yet you write beautifully! Congratulations on POTD! Best, Anne Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 1:16 AM Thank you very much Anne… Beryl

Tom Cunningham March 13, 2026 at 12:32 AM Back with congratulations to you Beryl on today's POTD honour. Enjoy your weekend. Tom Beryl Edmonds March 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM Thank you Tom, this is a lovely surprise and most unexpected… Beryl

Tom Cunningham March 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM Sign of getting on in years, we all have those moments ,frustrating to say the least. Tom Beryl Edmonds March 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM Thank you Tom, yes it is frustrating when one’s memory fades away, it’s the blight of one’s later days… Beryl