Love her to death

Mother in law diagnosed with Alzheimer's

With shortened, faltering steps
that are now border line shuffling
she moves forward into a future
where her past will gradually be forgotten,
as minute by minute, hour by hour,
day by day, memories are deleted
until all that is familiar becomes not so.
Her home, our home, is now her safe place
a place not to be strayed from,
four walls and a roof her comfort blanket,
this a self chosen cell in which her confusion is contained, managed.
Humdrum, routine, is her coping mechanism,
this and a loving daughter and granddaughter
who now care, calm, reassure
and will love her to her death...

Reviews

[DK.DK]

great, feminist bent but truthful, pure and powerful

[Gee]

"Feminist bent" has this hairy arsed male scratching his head!
Thanks for dropping in

[TeeMarie15]

Wow! You are a VERY talented writer! Talent like yours is a rare gift! Never stop writing! You are a star!!

[Gee]

Thank you TM

[petec3638]

how close to my position'
we have been issued with a' 'Just in Time' pack (3 types of morphine)n and a phone number

[Gee]

Thank you Pete

[Betty Hermelee]

This a very poignant tribute to your mother, who is in her own world.... and needs care form you, her daughter...your words perfectly describe her condition...which is so sad to watch...My mom died of dementia and was delusional and psychotic at times....your mom is safe with you and her last days, years you will appreciate her and her life memories...and I know she will be loved by you until her time comes...
Nicely written Gee
Warmly, B

[Gee]

Thank you Betty.
It is so heart warming to watch the interaction between grandmother and grand daughter the latter now a loving, willing carer.

I hope all is well with you

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure!🌷🌷
Warmly, B😊

[emmajoygreen]

Gee, the love you and your lovely ladies offer is more than life itself. Your lost lady couldn't be given a better nest. Peace and patience to you all. Your words example 'love divine all loves excelling.'

[Gee]

Good morning, thank you.
Hope all is well with you :)

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Maybe mind forgets but heart never will. This is so powerful I felt every part and even though there is a sad story in it I wish to be loved that way. She’s lucky you’re lucky your daughter lucky don’t worry everyone feels the love and you write amazing. I’m definitely gonna check your other works

[Gee]

Thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated.

[Chris Shaw]

So sad but at the same time reassuring that your ma in law has loving family around her. Not an easy option, hard work at times, but such a generosity of spirit and love shown. She is in safe hands Gee. Memory loss, such a painful thing to witness and for her relatives to feel.

Chris

[Gee]

We are prepared but not I think.
Ma in law is like a 2nd mum to Holly(daughter). She would kill us if we farmed her out to a care home.
Thanks Christine

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful and poignant. Great work.

[Gee]

Thanks Thomas

[redzone]

"...not with a bang, but a whimper". It is an unimaginable end and, an unimaginable heartache to those who witnessed this end. I'm sure this poem was difficult to write, Gee.
-Curt

[Gee]

Hi Curt, thanks for dropping in it is most appreciated.

[Stella Armour]

Having familiar things and faces around are so important, this is a frightening disease for both patient and family. So unpredictable from one day to another , one day she will feel loved and the next day abandoned .
Love her until death and beyond ...🧡

[Gee]

Thank you Stella