Drowning In Tomorrow

My father has Alzheimer's. I have watched him struggle with this disease for years. I've tried to speak for him as he no longer can. I wrote this as a song, but think its a better poem. Any opinion

DROWNING IN TOMORROW

As a child I'd often dream 

Of drowning in the sea 

But being a strong swimmer 

It never  worried  me 

Then last night I had that dream 

And awoke drenched in fear 

I understood right then 

Deep waters were near 

I'm drowning in tomorrow

Wading through today

I'm drowning in tomorrow

Where yesterday's drift away.  

A good day looking in 

Is a bad day for me 

For the waters crystal clear 

And I'm able to see 

How my mind, my thoughts 

Are rusting more each day 

I feel them turn to dust 

And gently wash away 

I'm drowning in tomorrow

Wading through today

I'm drowning in tomorrow

Where yesterday's drift away.  

A bad day from the outside 

Is a good day for me 

For the waters dark and murky 

I'm not able to see 

The rubble and remains 

Of who I used to be 

My despair and sorrows 

Been carried out to sea 

Please remember  

this is but one portion of my journey 

I'm still the one who swam so sure and swift 

And navigated through the deeps n shallows 

On my travels though a life of happiness 

I'm drowning in tomorrow

Wading through today

I'm drowning in tomorrow

Where yesterday's drift away.

Author's Note

My father has Alzheimer's. I have watched him struggle with this disease for years. I've tried to speak for him as he no longer can. I wrote this as a song, but think its a better poem. Any opinion

Reviews

[Sarah McKeever Hitt]

This broke my heart. I am lucky enough to have had you change my life at an early age and I knew then how amazing you were. I love the way your mind works and the way you put your emotions into words. Thank you for writing this.

[Emily]

I adore this. It really shows that they are still in there somewhere. I know some dear friends who are affected with Alzheimer's, and it's comforting to think that they are still themselves, even if they can no longer express it.
Thank you for expressing it for them.

[Amber]

This is really amazing. It truly speaks to you. Great job!

[Shawna]

I absolutely love this. I work in a nursing home, so this really touched my heart. Thank you for giving them a voice.