Oh look at you ...
Lost beyond your years..
Holding back all those forgotten tears.
You used to be so strong..
Oh my..what went wrong...
You used to dance around your home
Now your sitting in your thoughts, all alone.
Visits after visits to the doctor to find
You are lost inside your mind.
First alzheimers grabbed a part of you.
Now your entering into dementia to.
We come and visit you mom but I really wish you knew.
That when leave I always tell you " I love you."
You used to curl your hair
And spruce up your lips with lipstick with care.
Now I look at you and I see a stranger at times.
Every now and then you start to shine.
I used to see my mom, now if I'm lucky I see her pop out for a second or two.
Eventually I won't even see her it's true.
Mom, I just want you to know I'm here.
When you are scared which is often, take my hand out of fear.
It's not your fault that your mind is slowly slipping away.
I just want you to feel okay.
I love you but I am scared to say goodbye.
I know Eventually we all die.
©terrylin53
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