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Letter From Her Loving Husband

Dementia has stolen part of her from me
But also, from herself
I cannot complain; she lives a partial life daily
I am thrilled the days the sun is out
When her soul returns

Even if it is but for one brief moment
It is enough for me
Because it has to be enough for her
Much of her has been swirled away in dementia’s cloak
but on warm sunshine filled days
sometimes there is a glimmer

And that is enough
I would rather have a glimmer of her
Than the whole caboodle of anyone else
Our love will last until the last day

Signed: Her Forever Husband

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2022

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Shirley Hawkins Date: 5/25/2022 10:53:00 PM A loving husband, indeed. A beautiful poem. True love never dies. Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/26/2022 5:46:00 AM Thank you - inspired by the book "The Notebook".

Valsa George Date: 5/25/2022 9:56:00 PM It tugs at my heart ! How bitter it is to suffer from dementia ! The occasional glimmer of light on the faces of the demented souls is so heartwarming. This is a tale of love that knows no impediments. Beautiful love letter, Caren ! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/26/2022 5:46:00 AM My father had Alzheimers' - another horrible disease.

L Milton Hankins Date: 5/25/2022 11:30:00 AM Ah, such a poignant, beautiful poem, Caren. Sometimes I see this one in person when I see, perhaps, a man escorting his lovely wife into a restaurant even when she doesn't know where she is, and he is so caring and helpful. Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/25/2022 9:38:00 PM Dementia is a horrible disease to live with - for the victim and her loving relatives.