Dementia and Alzheimer's hit me hard,
I have no wish to sleep.
Incase when I wake up, I cannot remember:
Not who I am, But who you are



FORGIVE ME (a personal view)

The silence is deafening,
Since you've gone away.
There's no reason for life,
No reason to stay.

I've lost all my battles,
For life over the years.
My heart feels weary,
I've shed to many tears.

Death seems inevitable,
Without you in my life.
Yet it's my mind that's dying,
While you're still alive.

So forgive me my darling,
As I cling onto life.
For I have no wish for living,
If I ever forget your my wife.




Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2024-03-01 at 07:27

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D G Moody The PoetBay support member heart!
This poem hit me hard, and it must be written from your heart Alan. With Alzheimer's my wife and I watching close friends going through the same. Stay Strong!
2024-03-02


alarian The PoetBay support member heart!
I am afraid the same would happen to me, mind is like a software , you can lose all the contents
2024-03-01


Uncle Meridian The PoetBay support member heart!
Oh, Alan. So poignant. And so simply and beautifully made.
2024-03-01