Just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's,
My current cognitive functions.
Seem to be working, finding the right words
Is getting harder.


HOW AM I

How am i?
I'm a objectionable pessimistic,
Optimistic saterialistic.
Treading agnostic waters,
Altruistic Alzheimer ridden
DisMathematical misanthrope.
Naturalistic dissimilar,
Dimensionally drained. Dyslexical
degenerative, macular suffering
dyscalcular eczematous asthmatic.
How are you?





Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2023-10-28 at 03:54

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Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
This is an amazing poem, man, and all the best with your diagnosis. Your words are just right, I promise.
2023-10-29


Uncle Meridian The PoetBay support member heart!
Alan, thank you not only for the poem, which is a gem, but also for sharing the more serious news of your diagnosis. I shall hold compassionate space for you as you navigate the coming days, and I hope that you'll still be posting poems when they come to you.
2023-10-29


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
So, you are many things, Alan. Didn't you forget one of your greater facets? That you are a poet? :)
Blessings, Allen
2023-10-28



I always had difficult to find the right words, I bought a dictionary of synonyms but that was long time ago...best care!
2023-10-28