Where are you God?
Why do you punish her?
Why do you punish me?
She is so ill
Why not take her
As you did Jesus,
He is now in heaven
And she will be there,
If you take her to you.
I know Her Spirit is within her,
So Her Spirit will be free,
Free to go on in joy.
Her Spirit is trapped,
Trapped in her world,
Her world of dementia,
Getting increasingly more confined,
Set her free Lord,
Set her free.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: As many of you know my wife, Joyce, is suffering from dementia and it is getting worse on a daily basis. She is now not the woman I knew but I will never give up on her. "In sickness and in Health"
- Category: Sad
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I was unsure whether to publish this poem but something caused me to do so.
A sensitive write Gold. Pulled both ways, it seems. To stay or to go? There's a sort of 'pat' answer that death (to name it, so to be clear) is a 'final healing'. Yet it is a healing somehow, I feel. Every situation has different angles though.
I would probably see it as punishment if in your situation. But truly, I don't think it is. The Psalmist says similar in places - Why, etc,...?'
Thank you Orchi, yes I agree with you. It is a big dilemma.
these words.. this plea must rate amongst the most heartfelt and moving I have read in a very, very long time... I am truly thinking of you and your wife my friend
Thank you so much Neville, you are most kind and I very much appreciate it.
you are very much more than just welcome my friend....
A truly heart-wrenching read - - you are both in my prayerful thoughts dear friend.
Thank you Fay, thank you for your friendship.
Thanks Uncle Andy : For writing a very sad but beautiful Poem ! You are both in our Prayers ! You are an inspiration to all couples to stay together in Undiminished Love : whatever the circumstances ! Also you are comforted by the fact that You will be together in GLORY in PERFECTION. In such circumstance\s one can only pray : THY WILL BE DONE : AMEN !
Blessings & Peace & Love
ANGELA & BRIAN : š§”š§”š§”š§”š§”š§”š§”
The music is a perfect compliment to your sadness.
Thank you A nd B, yes staying together under all circumstances is so important in our life. I am sure that you will be the same.
Thank you so much for sharing this, the tears in my eyes really wish for this! for your wife, my grandmother and any other that is slowly just waiting to cross over.
Bless You For the bravery to write such a beautiful sad writing, I hope the rest of Joyce's days are a wonderful as your love for her.
Much peace and respect
Such wonderful words Dan, I am so grateful for your thoughts and kindness.
Such a sad read and said with such emotion - my thoughts are ever with you both.
Thank you Michael, much appreciated.
You are a strong man, stronger than most of the men I've known in my short time on the earth.
I believe death is a benevolent thing, if in such a situation that it's so wrenching that it makes someone ask for it, so someone could be better off.
I felt this, very much. I don't have much of a heart to send you, but I send you my best wishes and hopes as your situation unravels. I've witnessed firsthand my grandmother and grandfather go through this, and it was not a pleasant sight. I can only imagine.
Best regards, Finch - and I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you Nicholas for your understanding and your so kind words, it is very much appreciated.
We hold such faith in the 'after' that none could do anything but be supportive of your wish for this end to earthly suffering and a new beginning.
A very testing time for you and for any among us with a conventional faith.
I can read in you that, whereas today's writing is cry which a part of you needs to voice, it is not the whole of your feelings.
You are so brave to give us these words which help us to begin to share some of this pain with you.
You understand me so well da and I am truly grateful for that.
All feelings such as this whether written or spoken need to be heard or seen. This is like a prayer, asking for God's help.Let us all hope that it is answered. God bless you.- Phil A.
Thank you Phil, yes, to me it is like a prayer, but I wonder ifit will be answered,
Andy,
So brave of you to post this sad write! Iām glad you did. It makes us realize what youāre dealing with! You deserve to be showered with all the positive energy we, the readers, can send your way! I always think of you and Joyce. As you know I take care of my aunt and mom. Itās not easy!
You are indeed a very special man!
My love to Joyce ā¤ļøand to you!
~Laura~
Laura you are so kind and I am truly grateful.
Youāre both in my prayers and my thoughts!
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