Mirrors of Memories

I know I am suppose to call my daughter
I know things have been slipping my mind
I know I hate this feeling
I know this is the best I am going to be
I know I have Alzheimer's
I know I am in my house
I know my phone is on my dresser
I know it's next to our family picture
I know every smiling face
I know that will fade over time
I know that's me in the mirror
I know as I stare into my own eyes
I know... everything has changed
I know I will become a burden to my family
I know feeling sorry for myself doesn't help
I know a river of tears won't wash this away
I know there is nothing that will change the outcome
I know I won't know when I don't know
I know as I pick up my phone
I know I am suppose to call, I am suppose to call...


Contest: Mirror of Memories
Sponsored By: Tammy Reams
Written: 11/19/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Rogers Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 2:19 PM
What a great read! This is truly amazing.
Hoffman Avatar
April 5, 2016 at 3:11 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting
Makama Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Wisdom and arts hug as twins in between your lines. A wonderful 7
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November 28, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Greg, Congratulations on your well-deserved win in Tammy's contest. <3 ForEver SKAT
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November 27, 2015 at 8:51 AM
WOW....nice poem.. Congrats on the win :) God bless
Reams Avatar
November 27, 2015 at 7:47 AM
Congrats on your win Greg and thank you for entering into my contest.
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