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The Letter

Just a line to say I'm living, That I'm not among the dead
Though I'm getting more forgetful And something's slipping in my head;

I got used to arthritis, To my dentures I'm resigned.
I can manage my bifocals, But oh, how much I miss my mind.

For sometimes I cannot remember When I stand atop the stairs,
If I must go down for something Or if I've just come up from there.

And before the fridge, so often My mind is filled with nagging doubt.
Have I just put food away, or Have I come to take some out.

I called a friend not long ago, When they answered I just moaned.
I hung up quickly without speaking, For I'd forgotten who I'd phoned.

And when the darkness falls upon me I stand alone and scratch my head.
I don't know if I'm retiring, Or just getting out of bed?

Once I stood in my own bathroom, Wondering if I'd used the pot.
I flushed it just in case I had And sat down just in case I'd not.

So, now if it's my turn to write you. There's no need for getting sore
It may be that I think I've written And don't need to write no more.

Now I stand beside the mail box With a face so very red
Instead of mailing you the letter I have opened it instead.

This news arrived on: 10/03/2008

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Posted Comments:

10-21-2008 23:45

TR wrote:

The Letter

Although the poem is absolute in its description of Alzheimer and/or the aging process it is still humerous. I applaud your sense of humor and style in this poem and for allowing me to laugh at myself when I do those very things mention and I am a healthy just turned 49 year old attending a University.

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10-15-2008 18:05

ladyleo wrote:

the letter

Here's one for those of us who still have a sense of humor.
The golden years have come at last;
I cannot see, I cannot pee, I cannot chew, I cannot screw.
My memory shrinks, my hearing stinks, no sense of smell, I look like hell.
My body is drooping, I've got trouble pooping.
The Golden Years are here at last.
The golden years can kiss my ***.

also a poem but funny too!

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10-14-2008 19:51

M.C.Dunn wrote:

The Letter

When you're in your forties and your spouses' are 20 odd years your senior it's difficult when you yourself have had family members with the disease and you're hopeful that it passes you by.But look at the brighter side...And know you're not alone!

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10-14-2008 11:55

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The Letter

Almost made me cry........very true but sad. I have cared for many elderly and the aging process is very hard to get thru going backwards instead of learning we are forgetting.........

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10-13-2008 13:20

Rebecca wrote:

I like this one

Very funny poem...Keep em' coming!

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