She is not in there she has gone.
Why search for the beautiful light that once shone,
She is no more herself, her soul has fled
Gone to us, to all purposes dead.
How cruel, how mean, how so unkind
To leave a feeble body and take a beautiful mind.
There are no words that can truly describe
The pain and fear of those trapped dead yet still alive.
You can not reason they know no rhyme
They are gone and left us to mourn behind.
The tiny flashes of a knowing eye is just a mockery
This is no longer your loved one, they are no longer who they used to be.
Screams of anger, voices harsh with fists of hate
You try so hard, you have so much on your plate.
There is no more that you can in all honesty do
They may be gone , but you can hold you patience and to their love be true.
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I have written this for http://ramblingsfromamum.wordpress.com/ she needs our hugs.
willowdot21 
Nov 21, 2013 @ 21:07:01
Terrible terrible disease. You captured the feelings it evokes very well.
Nov 21, 2013 @ 21:09:00
Yes it is a terrible disease it has touched my life and I fear it.
Nov 21, 2013 @ 21:13:31
Been there, twice already, with two immediate family members. Your words are poignant.
Nov 21, 2013 @ 21:20:05
It does not get easier with practice does it !
Nov 21, 2013 @ 22:48:28
Thank you for a great poem that touches just right on what it is like to watch a family member go through this. I lost my grandmother two-years ago to Alzheimer’s.
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:09:08
I am so sorry for your lost , so sad and though there are always breakthroughs we do not have a cure as yet.I hope this poem helps people to understand.
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:13:27
Life is cruel sometimes my sweet friend 😦
You have written a marvellous piece here
my great friend. Have a lovely Friday 🙂
Andro xxxx
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:37:09
Thank you Andro, you have a good day too! XXXXXXX
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:48:08
I will certainly try to Willowdot 🙂 😉
Andro xxxx
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:49:07
🙂
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:51:27
🙂 😉
Andro xxxx
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:59:33
Night night 😉
Nov 22, 2013 @ 00:04:19
Night Night Dear Willow 🙂
Andro xxxx
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:44:51
You’ve nailed it again, Willow!
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:46:45
I wish I had not though! xxx
Nov 21, 2013 @ 23:59:00
True, but it’s so helpful for people suffering the loss of a loved one through dementia to know that someone understands. And like many of the other topics you don’t shy away from, this is important, even critical. You giving voice to the feelings that we experience in those heartbreaking moments is a gift to all of us. Thank you for being willing to tackle these difficult topics.
Nov 22, 2013 @ 00:01:03
I don’t know why but I just feel I must. Xx
Nov 22, 2013 @ 00:08:45
When you have a gift that helps so many other people, I think that it’s impossible to ignore the need when you see it. Thanks for being you! 🙂
Nov 03, 2018 @ 12:27:50
Yes, dementia is nasty, cruel, and horrible. The moments when the person forgets they’ve forgotten are the small moments where rays of joy can be felt and experienced – we can live with them in their moments – it is the only way I found peace with a disease I couldn’t understand myself.
Nov 03, 2018 @ 12:29:44
Yes the rare seconds. I am ashamed to admit it terrifies me .💜