I'm Still Here

To those who know or carry the battle of Alzheimer's disease.

The only ones I remember

Are faintly in my mind, cobwebs like a winter night

Dance inside my doubtless mind.

“Oh! What's the name!”

I shout Again.

I see their face, I see their eyes

Frozen, fearful? Yes, I know.

Tears of sadness go untold.

But I strain to remember, remember those who cared.

Look inside those long teared eyes,

Whispering, gently I'm still here.

If I stare at you clueless with wonder in my eyes.

I'll close my eyes and remember, remember you at night.

For when I'm tucked safe in bed.

No worries to be told.

I dream about the long filled times,

When family laughed and old friends cried.

The person who stood up, when I was all alone.

The big ole' tree- memories you and I must hold.

It's not so much your memory here

It's not so much the fun. 

But it is one thing. That thing is love.

So when I look at you with doubt.

I can feel it through my heart, I can hear it in my ear.

All I have to do is close my eyes

And hear.

Reviews

[imster]

Beautiful poetry. Not really a fan of poetry but I thoroughly enjoyed your poem.

[KlineXcreed]

Thank you very much!

[Donald Meikle]

to observe that memories is all is truly poet's sighs.

[wordman]

sad write,but you can still hear it in your heart

[Coyote Poetry]

It is sad to watch our love one's become loss to the Alzheimer's disease. I had watched my elders get lost and all I could do is show love and concern for. The description hold true for many. In and out of true memory. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry on a sad topic.
Coyote

[KlineXcreed]

Thanks you so much.