General Poetry posted January 29, 2025


Effects of the Disease

Alzheimer's

by Cecilia A Heiskary

Where did I go?
I don't know who I am.
I knew you yesterday
I don't know you today
Who are you?
Cecilia, your daughter.
I don't know you.
Who am I?
 



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My mother suffered from Alzheimer's and even though I didn't have a good relationship with her, it was sad to see her fade away to a shell of herself.

Alzheimer's is an ugly disease. It's hard on the person and the families.

They can remember their past and often talk about mama and papa, but short term memory isn't there.
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