She is still there,
The woman I have loved
For most of my life,
But she is not the woman I knew,
That woman has been taken,
Taken from me,
Taken from family,
Taken from friends,
By her new friend,
Dementia.
This friend has put her mind
Into a place that cannot be found,
Each day the hiding place is deeper,
Her world is her own,
And cannot be reached by anyone.
Even I cannot reach her
But occasionally she comes out,
Out of her world into mine,
But those occasions are so rare,
So rare
And so swift,
That I treasure them more,
They are so quickly gone,
And the door opens into her own mind,
A door for which
I do not have the key,
The key to her life.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: January 18th, 2018 02:58
- Comment from author about the poem: Sorry for such a sad write but my wife's dementia is getting worse on a daily basis and I needed to write of it again. The song is sung by Johnny Mathis, Joyce's absolute favourite singer and the song is so meaningful to me, especially in these awful days.
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A poignant write Gold. Thinking of you and Joyce.
Thank you Orchi, it means a lot to me.
Dear Gold,
This IS so so sad! My heart is breaking for you and Joyce! I shall listen to Johnny Mathisā song and think of your dear wife and you! Sincere good thoughts and prayers I send your way while Iām listening to Johnny Mathisā rendition of UNFORGETTABLE!
With love...
~Laura~
So kind Laura, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers so very much.
Lovely words Andy
Thank you Michael.
Great write , this is a personal issue for me as well though with my Mother not my spouse. I wish you strength and some days of happiness as your struggles continue .
Thank WL, you and all in this site are so supportive, I am truly grateful.
Well written and expressed
Thank you Tony, much appreciated.
Welcome
As difficult as your experience is, be comforted in knowing that her new world is no doubt far less troubled than yours, Goldie. Beautiful, poignant write, my friend.
Very troupe Louis, her world is full of goodness that has always been within her.
Well writ
Thank you Aislinn.
It may well be the saddest of all things that can happen, while we watch the one we love slip ever so deeply into their unknown world. I send my prayers that she will be able to give still more mental visits in the future.
Thank you for your prayers LG, much appreciated.
This is so sad but so well expressed! I can tell how devoted you are to her. I will say a prayer for you Goldie!
Thank you so much Christina, I am so humbled by people like you who give me strength.
Goldie, I said it before, but here it is again: I admire you, your courage and your strength. But remember, she may be in her own world, but you are taking care of her in this world, and I for one am convinced that the love you give her does travel through to her world. She may not be able to acknowledge it, but believe me, it is there!
Thank you Fred, I am sure that you are write, when our Spirits combine all is well.
Wow, tears for breakfast. Beautifully heart felt my friend, this is the love that keeps us strong and you my friend are a champion. Thanks for putting the bar so high
Thank you so much Dan, your words mean so much to me.
aaw.... so sad š i feel so sorry for anybody who suffers with dementia , truly sad, you expressed this well , it surely is awful to see someone you love like this
Thank you yr, yes it is so sad.
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