General Discussion

The light dims gently,
The memories fade.

Confusion and gabble is the order of the day.

Relatives visit
But you don't know them.
'Who are you again?' you say.
Sons you gave birth to,
Granddaughters you mothered,
All memories gone, gone in the fog.

Husband visits but you don't know.
Husband sees you,
Doesn't recognise what you are now.

Hates her mother, Wish she was dead!
(Mother died many years ago.)

Nursey says smiling
You are smelling bad!
Time for your shower,
I will fetch the chair.

Nursey smiles for no good reason
Saves her anguish for when she goes home
Her family know the look and leave her alone.

'Have not seen Martha' you say.
Nursey smiles and says
She got better and has gone home.
(The funeral was 2 weeks ago)

Nursey wonders when your turn will come
Open the curtains in the morning
You stiff, stare at the ceiling but not seeing.

Signed:
Husband watching the process.