Sharing a poem I wrote - for encouragement

Babilv · April 2022

Please feel free to share my poem being sure to show me as the poet, thanks.

A Dementia Perspective

I struggle with my words coming out just right

Have difficulty staying asleep at night

Maybe I walk more slowly than you think I should

Or just can’t keep up like I thought I could

My words often get jumbled in my head

Don’t roll off my lips like in my mind I just said

Sometimes I have clarity and know who you are

Sometimes my memory escapes me and I just can’t recall



If you will be patient and loving then you will see

My love shine through in our past hopes and dreams

I don’t recall anyone’s birthday but, I still like cake

Just remind me of the occasion and see a smile on my face



I know how to walk & talk, but my brain gets jumbled

And yes, sometimes in my speaking I might mumble

I forget that I can ask for help, remember I do need you

I’m always grateful you’re here and for everything you do



You might not understand how it feels to slowly lose control

Trying to adjust my life while staying loving and bold

If you see me crying, just show me that you care

Simply tell me a story or say a short prayer

When I laugh, just laugh with me about whatever was funny

And let’s enjoy our days, rainy, glooming and sunny

I love you even though I might not remember to say

But I hope you know my heart, as you carry on each day



Above all please know that I am doing the best that I can

There comes a time when we might all need a hand

I’m not purposely being difficult or contrary

I thank you for going above and being extraordinary!

Written on behalf of Mom

Written by H. Marie Lee

Richmond, CA

4/21/2022