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Old Man Thomas Wanders Into the Right House

Imagination keeps me awake Noises in the kitchen make me shake It’s just Old Man Thomas trying to bake At least he ended here, not in the lake. Alzheimer’s confuses him, the poor dear. The neighbors know him from far and near. We leave our houses unlocked for him He often wanders at night on a whim

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Date: 7/30/2020 3:50:00 AM
Great poem - scary, compassionate, funny. Be blessed!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/30/2020 12:57:00 PM
My dad suffered from Alzheimer's. It was horrible.
Date: 7/29/2020 11:31:00 PM
Oh Dear, so sad At least you all allowed him a little freedom to roam in comparative safety. It is something that comes with age and is a very debilitating disease. Very true poem, thank you Caren...
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/30/2020 12:58:00 PM
It is horrible. My dad died of it.
Date: 7/29/2020 2:12:00 PM
so cute!!! My stepdad got alzheimers and it made him the butt of jokes how he kept repeating everything. What a cruel fate it is to be dealt this hand at the end of one's life. Anyway, I still love this poem!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 10:49:00 PM
It is a horrible thing. My father had it.
Date: 7/29/2020 10:58:00 AM
Amusing. Very well written dear Caren. Hugs x
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 10:49:00 PM
Thank you Demetrios.

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