Four years ago today was the day,
The day my wife and loved one passed.
Nearly forty years together,
Our love so strong and joyful,
Never a row in all those years,
We had a wonderful time.
Now she is looking down on me
Her love showing her acceptance,
Her acceptance of my new love.
I know we will all be together,
Be together in time
And move forward in our lives
To eternity and beyond.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My wife of nearly forty years died this day, 30th December 2019. She died from dementia and if anybody thinks they know about dementia hasn't lived 24/7 for several years with someone who has got it they haven't a f*****g clue!!! Johnny Mathis was her favourite singer.
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Comments3
A poignant write Gold.
A now elderly friend is carer to his wife, a bit younger than him I think, but she has dementia sadly.
Thank you Orchi.
a page filled with both sorrow and so much love ..
So true Neville, thank you.
Andy
My adoptive father and mother passed from Alzheimer's and now I believe my sister has it or Dementia. Its like ripping your heart out to watch your family go through this disease. But your love for each other is ever present. 🫂
It is a dreadful problem AP, I first noticed something was wrong in 2012 and I lived with it for seven years and it got worse every day until she had to go into a care home as I just could not deal with it any more.
Andy
That's why I donate to the Alzheimer's Association every year. Hopefully they can make some real progress in eliminating this awful disease.
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