Virginia Gelok Poet Rhyme

Oh God, I Don'T Remember

I said I wanted a hamburger  
If that is what you are making.
You brought me something on a bun. 
When I wanted eggs and bacon!

You said, "You don't remember?"

I called you on the telephone.
Asked to whom you want to speak,
"I didn't call," you tell me.
"Don't do it again, you freak!"

BUT, I don't remember!

I asked you for the newspaper.
You brought it to me quick,
You said I could read it through,
I asked if it's a trick?

I just don't remember!

Someone is knocking at the door.
I bet it is my wife.
it's my son he tells me,
He's been here all his life.

But, I don't remember!

What is this world coming to
Is it June or is it September?
I ask myself each and every day
I really don't remember!

Oh God, please help me,
I just don't remember!

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Paula Goldsmith October 8, 2021 at 11:35 AM What a wonderful/true~~story/write. I have friends going through this. It is so very sad but a part of life for many. Have a blessed day................

Alexis Y. October 6, 2021 at 5:32 PM Hi Virginia, As we age, our memory isn't what it used to be. I wrote a poem on the subject entitled "Ill Remember For Us Both" Excellent job on such a sad topic-Alexis Virginia Gelok October 8, 2021 at 7:19 AM Thankyou. I have a brother-in-law going through this terrible time. Pray I don't end up the same way. Thanks for your comment.

Rico Leffanta September 23, 2021 at 11:32 AM I was going to comment but can't remember what I was going to say . . . . Virginia Gelok September 24, 2021 at 4:33 PM Haha, good one. So sad it is a reality to a lot of us as we age. Best to laugh a little at it and try to get on with it. Thanks for the chuckle.

Vijay Pandit September 22, 2021 at 4:03 PM So sad when aging takes its toll. I hear the sound of helpless feeling in this fine poem. Virginia Gelok September 22, 2021 at 6:47 PM Thankyou, you are so right. Whether alone or with big families, sometime aging gets in the way and the elderly becomes lost. So sad.