Mirrors of Alzheimers

written too late for the contest, but wanted to post it anyway.... I had one of the most wonderful mom's any human being could have...she lives with me now - with decreasing dementia.., I answer her constant repetitive questions, listen sadly to all of her accusations, but always have a hug and smile for her. The progression of alzheimer's is very difficult to watch and deal with...and I hope one day they may find a cure for it.... What a lovely bouquet of flowers sitting on the dresser top, The sweet scent of lavender- who sent them? I thought, Should get up and feed that spoiled cat before I go, Got dressed, grabbed the TV remote, and made a cup of jo- Think I’ll get the paper first- should be laying by the door, Have to read what’s new today- I picked it off the floor, That cat is never here, always wandering and staying out, Think I’ll make a cup of coffee, now what’s all this about? Why is my TV on? I never watch it ‘til late at night, Electricity must be shorting out – something’s just not right, Going to call the landlord, she’ll get some nasty words from me, “Hello …Sadie...I’m just fine - come over, I’d like some company” Knock, knock – who’s pounding on the door so early? Why Sadie come on in, I was just thinking about you - my dearest, closest friend, Oh, thank you much, I see you put some flowers on my table, You’re sorry about what…who got run over …god no, not Sable! Sadie, my heart’s broken – I’m angry - I feel I’m going to die, Now, now dear, please stop it, tell me, why is it you cry? Wait until my little cat comes back – she’ll bring you lots of cheer, Here’s some tissue for your eyes, I haven’t seen you for a year- Let me make you a cup of tea, we’ll sit a while and chat, Damn thieves! They’ve taken everything – hope you like your coffee black! That TV is way too loud , it blurs my thoughts and head, Did I tell you about my cat? Gone so long, I think - by someone else she’s fed-, Hang on a minute, the phone’s ringing down in the hall, Put the TV on if you want– you can watch Lucille Ball- HEY, YOU THERE!!! How dare you come in without knocking first, I don’t need anything from you – last time you took my purse – Of course I know who you are, are you trying to make an ass out of me? I didn’t come off the banana boat – darling, would you like a cup of tea?