Slowly the memories fade away
and you were left with barely a word to say
I watched over you, with all the strength I had
so nothing else would hurt you and times wouldn't seem so bad
Then as the disease progressed, I protected you even more,
holding the demons at bay, to try and even the score
As time marched on and we were losing our grip
I was bound and determined you were not alone in this never ending trip
I wrapped my arms around you, the least I could do
and promised you your dignify, I would always pursue
The shadows of the disease, were taking their toll
but I would never give up, forever safeguarding your soul.
As time grew nearer to the end.
I knew freedom was the only mend.
So I loved you enough, to let you go
and now with God, I'll see your glow
I am left here holding the piece of my heart
that promises me, we are never apart.
When I think of you, a smile crosses my face
and comfort surrounds me, knowing you reached that higher place.
God received an angel, when you entered his light
and it is my word of honor: your legacy will forever shine bright
by Renee' E. Davis
Renee' is the group facilitator of the support group I attended, and continue to attend. Her new book "The Aftermath of Alzheimer's Disease -what happens to caregivers after the loss sits on my desk waiting for me to start reading. I noticed the above poem as I flipped through the book.
I'm not sure how I will be using this blog anymore. I still want to write my thoughts in it somehow......I'll figure it out.
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You could have been the author of this poem. It sounds just like you speak.
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