He is out in the garden with the secateurs again
The flowers are looking nervous and praying for rain.
The airing cupboard is wearing a smile
He’s is busy elsewhere so it has peace for a while.
We need to eat, it must be time for dinner.
No but we have pie and custard, always a winner.
Who is this woman, what is her name
It is my sister I have told you again and again
The gentleman is nice but why is he here
He is my sister’s hubby my dear.
Oh!You are busy, too busy to call?
Yes I’m okay I just cope with it all.
Thing is I am tired and really stressed
I’m at the end of my tether but doing my best.
He is out in the garden with the secateurs again
The flowers are looking nervous and praying for rain.
I am so lonely, with no conversation
I need some company for self-preservation.
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I wrote this poem about Altzhimers after a telephone conversation with my sister this morning.
willowdot21 
Jun 09, 2019 @ 16:34:49
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Jun 09, 2019 @ 16:38:21
Thank you Sister 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 17:24:27
wishing your strength
support and calm breaths 🙂
Jun 09, 2019 @ 17:27:06
Thank you so much, but it is my sister’s who is having to cope, all I can do is support her I just wish I was nearer and could do more 💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 17:34:16
I love it 🥰 you made me smile
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:17:48
Good that was the idea , I just wish I could do more ,😃💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 17:43:31
I saw Tess’s post Willow and responded. She is always in my thoughts.
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:17:05
Thank you so much Di , I really appreciate that 💜💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:17:44
You’re welcome.
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:34:22
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Jun 09, 2019 @ 17:48:05
Lovely poem x
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:16:09
Thank you, so sad that it is true 💜💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 19:23:01
Yes I know, I see it when I visit care homes. It’s heart breaking!
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:35:06
Oh!you did tell me before it is frightening
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:35:26
Yes it is x
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:09:24
This poem conveys a lot of the emotions and confusion but also of what the relatives must go through.
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:11:46
Yes Erika it’s a bit of a cocktail but I feel so for my sister and I felt it had to be said 💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:14:25
I am glad you did. There can never be spread too much awareness of this💖
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:32:21
Yes it is so isolating and scary 💜
Jun 10, 2019 @ 11:01:49
I can only imagine!!
Jun 10, 2019 @ 14:15:52
My sister is so patient 💜💜
Jun 10, 2019 @ 14:18:49
That is love!
Jun 10, 2019 @ 14:56:34
Yes indeed and the best kind 💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:34:08
wonderful words
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:18:08
Thank you 💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 19:15:00
I’m praying it gives our house a miss, but the signs are creeping in…
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:33:29
I think we are all praying for that 💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 19:15:44
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
Jun 09, 2019 @ 18:33:52
Thank you for the reblog, much appreciated 💜💜💜
Jun 09, 2019 @ 20:33:12
Really beautifully done.
Jun 09, 2019 @ 20:34:04
Thank you 💜💜
Jun 10, 2019 @ 17:37:04
My granny got dementia from a stroke and it was terrible watching her loose her memory. I have dementia from Lyme dieases, I’m still in the first stage, lots of forgetting but fully funtional. It’s very difficult for caregivers, it took a long time after my granny died to let go and have my own life again. Good luck.
Jun 10, 2019 @ 17:56:06
Thank you for talking about this I appreciate your candour. It is my sister who is coping with her husband’s dimentia. I hope it takes it’s a time for that evil dimentia to arrive on your doorstep.💜💜💜
Jun 16, 2019 @ 20:14:55
This really portrays the disease well, Willow. Wish they’d find a cure – or better yet a preventative. Nicely written, my friend. 💗💗
Jun 16, 2019 @ 22:43:05
It’s just such a sad situation
Jun 17, 2019 @ 01:35:52
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