these early summer days
find auntie in a deeper maze
of lost in the past
memories of times gone by
blue sky and childhood friends
fast forward to a wretched end
today she didn’t remember me
pieces of the jig saw gone
scattered and eaten by brain’s decay
i had morphed into my mother
her brother’s wife and she was so
delighted to see me
you look so young she said
how do you do it tell me how
where have you been all these years
why am i staying here my dear
can you take me back to the square
to see my mum and dad
glad the visit was cut short
caught in the misery of dementia
and the fear of what comes next
so held her hand and hugged her
what else can you do other than
reassure her and say we all love her
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Awe, dear Cassie I know someone with Dementia it's a cruel disease, you have written with so much dignity and empathy and compassion. Kudos dear friend. 🌹
Thank you Teddy. Have a great Thursday 🌹
What a very poignant and
emotional poem so
eloquently penned...
A horrible disease it
is dementia,
my Grandmother
had it, so sad 😢
Thanks for
sharing this with
us poetess!! 🌹
Best wishes, peace
Thad
Thank you Thad for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your words. Have a good Thursday.
Cassie what a moving and beautiful poem you are so talented
the way you write is amazing
and touching to.
brilliant poem keep writing
You are very kind with your thoughts Jim. Thank you so much. Have a happy Thursday.
kindness cost nothing
your writing talent is amazing
needs to be shared xxx
thanks for your always lovely comment xx
It's hard to know who suffers the most; those who are afflicted or those who must watch them go through it. For both it is devestating. You bring this home in such a heartfelt way, something so many people live with every day. Kudos my friend!
Thank you Bella. A devastating illness for both sufferer and their family. I appreciate very much your visit and thoughts. Have a good Thursday.
Wonderful words Cassie, I know all about dementia my wife had it and I looked after her for many years watching her get worse, she died from it and it was a release for both of us.
I say to people now who think they know about dementia that haven't live 24/7 with somebody who has it they haven't a flaming clue.
Andy
Thank you Andy. I’m so sorry you experienced this with your wife before she died. I have nothing but admiration for those who are able to care for their loved ones at home. You are right, until you have lived it, you wouldn’t truly understand the full demands placed on carers. A terribly sad situation for all concerned. I appreciate your share.
My grandfather suffers with dementia! It's truly devastating seeing them unable to recognize you since we have so many memories together , the best I must admit! But I try to remind myself that this is the results of time and keep the good memories in my heart ! Loved your poem Cassie, very moving!
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