Grandma, It’s Me!!

A poem about my Grandmother when she had Alzheimer's disease.

Grandma, It’s Me!!

Do you remember?

The time you drew me a picture of a horse

Your wrinkled beautiful hands

Shakily sketched me a picture

 

Do you remember?

The time you spent smiling at me

Your skin breaks into lines

Each with a story to tell

 

Do you remember?

Our walk in the cemetery

Hand in hand

As we visited our lost loved ones

 

Do you remember?

Asking if it were okay to ditch the lunch

For a giant chocolate coated,

Doughnut!!

 

Do you remember?

The time you forgot me

Your eyes vacant

As if there wasn’t a sight to be seen

 

I remember

Watching Alzheimer’s take you

Day by day

Until you were no more

Author's Note

I lost my Grandma a couple of years ago, to Alzheimer disease. I didn't know her well, but it was still sad to see her go. I just wrote a few of my favourite memories of her! Please review!

Reviews

[Joseph Clohessy]

My gran suffered from Alzheimers too, it hit my mum especially hard as gran couldn't remember her name anymore. :( Your poem reminds me of the things my mum reminisces about when she thinks of her. After all it's the little moments we hold dear.
Lovely poem, thank you.

[Shardbearer99]

That was beautiful. It made me tearful. I love my gran very much. She isnt' very well lately. I probably feel closer to her than my own parents sometimes. I really like this piece of poetry. You captured the emotions beautifully. Well done

[Margaret Marie Hubbard]

My grandmother has this too. It's very sad to see someone you love go through it. You have really cute memories of her though! Great job!