Stolen Memories
For All Those Affected by Alzheimer's Disease
She was once so strong and vital.
Nothing could keep her down.
You could find her doing things
for her family all around town.
Nothing could keep her down.
You could find her doing things
for her family all around town.
Now those days have past.
She's lost her zest for life.
Her husband watches a horrible disease
rob him of his wife.
She looks through family pictures.
They all look like strangers.
She can't be left alone.
Because of all the dangers.
It's only a matter of time
til all the damage is done
and those that love her most
must admit this disease has won.
We tell her everyday that we love her
because we're unsure about tomorrow.
for this time is not our own
but it is time that we borrow.
Published by Paula Wilson
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17 Comments
Post a CommentSo moving... well done!
Five stars article, well done.
Very moving and nicely done.
Great poem. Very moving. Heart felted. Thank you.
This made me cry.. it's so beautiful. This poem very correctly portrays what a family goes through when they lose a vibrant member of the family to this terrible disease. My cousin died in her late 50s of early onset Alzheimer's disease. He husband couldn't take it and divorced her and just left her in a home to die. I subscribed to you also.
Very touching poem. My Mom has Alzheimer's she was diagnosed when she was just 39 years old. My Dad spent 6 yrs caring for her until he had no choice to put her in nursing home. He died a couple years later. My Mom is now 60 yrs old and she has not known any of us or now to do anything for herslef for many years. It is a horrible disease
I meant 86 my brain isn't functioning well today
I agree--very touching. I've seen my aunt go this way. She had strong symptoms in 2002 and by 2004 was carrying around a baby doll thinking it was real. She was stuck in the happiest part of her life so at least for that part it was a blessing. Her husband had passed in 2000 or 2001 so the pain has mostly been shared by family members. She's 82 now and the moments of lucidity are becoming less and less frequent. I love my great aunt but am ashamed to admit I do not visit her. She doesn't know me and I can't stand seeing someone I love so much in that shape.
Very moving poem.
My neighbor was just diagnosed with this dreadful disease. We used to enjoy such wonderful conversations and now, she just can't seem to focus. It's so sad. cheers