...free from Alzheimer’s.

Between four & eight years

they reckon.

Stages? about seven they say

Maybe three years of quality time

during which I can still function

I might remove my mattress

and buy a coffin

sleep in it every night

so when I fail to wake

just close the lid

and lower me into

that dark deep

to sleep until the last day

until I hear that final trump

Then head for home

home at last and free 

from the confines of time

and free from Alzheimer’s. 

Reviews

[Onlyme]

Wow, this is brutal, raw, scary and real, just like someone with Alzheimer as that to is brutal and nasty and vile, says it all in a blunt way and factual.

[Huw]

I was diagnosed on 2nd August and I was over joyed at the news. I'm not suffering with Alzheimer's I'm blessed by it.

[Onlyme]

I am so sorry to hear this Huw, but relieved like you are not suffering any symptoms. I really feel for you. Keep strong and look after you.

[Huw]

I have symptoms but I don't describe it as suffering. More of a blessing. My need was to be humbled and this is the perfect gift to do just that.Please don't feel sorry for me as I have none for myself.

[Onlyme]

To be honest I admire you Huw. You are a remarkable man. Feeling sorry for you, would do no good at all. Anytime you need a mate. I am here. Dawn. ps if you would like one of course.