My father had Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer when God chose to take him last August. My husband’s mother has Alzheimer’s. At times memory plays tricks on them, and this is one of the forces that drives me to research into preventative health to deter this.

A good friend of mine also had Alzheimer’s. It is the saddest thing I know.

My Gran on my mothers side also had this awful disease so I am blessed with the genes on both sides, I love to write as it keeps my brain ticking! lol
Thanks for your comments and am sorry for your losses.

You wrote this beautifully too! I enjoy your writing so very much,
it keeps my mind ticking also =)

terrible disease..

Thank you all for your comments

This is so beautiful.

Alzheimer’s is such a sad disease. I used to work for a lady who had it and it broke my heart to watch her struggle to remember things. Her favorite phrase was “ooohh darn! I should know that”
Very nice poem Glynis.

What a perfectly penned piece of poetry. Well done. Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful talents with us. *S* Cynthia

Very good poem!

Wonderful poem Glynis! I have known several people with this disease and it is very hard on everyone who has known them for years. Keep that brain ticking I enjoy your writings so very much!

Thank you all for your words and support

Alzheimer’s is a terrible, terrible disease. It robs us of our lifetime. Wonderful poem. This is a great idea. With each new story I read I will try and read an old one. Read it forward, friends.

this is an emotional write, you truly caught not only the attention of your reader but the heart itself.

Beautiful and emotional write. My prayers are with you.
God bless,
Chris

Glynis…great write. I went through this with my grandmother. She did not have alzheimers but Multiple Sclerosis. It first paralyzed her body and then towards the end caused lesions on her brain that affected her memory, etc. This poem captured those frustrating, sad feelings of those who watch their loved ones suffer and lose those abilities and characteristics they once took for granted.

Thanks everyone, it is hard as he is getting worse.

My dad’s friend has it and he used to play with me as a baby. He still thinks I am a toddler. It is so painful to see him like that. I hope things improve.Oh God be with you all.

Bless you all for your comments.

Wow, amazing poem. Very well written and can relate to it so much.

Thank you for sharing your talent