A journey in time with Alzheimer's

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Hope’s Eternal

Chirping birdie … in the tree
Do you see … what … I see?
Wandering … souls … miles long
Searching … seeking … heart’s song
Some are positive … some … not
Some argumentative … on the spot
Some need company … along the way
Some are solo … no more … to say
Some hallucinate … sad atmosphere
Some delusional … final … frontier
Daily … stress …becomes  too … much
Need  … quiet milieu … caregiver’s touch
Alzheimer’s winning … mind’s in decay
But …  hope’s eternal … love saves the day!

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ July 26, 2014

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Angel Songs

 
Heartfelt days … watching … Mom ricochet
Down … Alzheimer’s path … light-years away
Can’t find … her way … back … to … now
Can’t deal … with whom … what or how
Can’t remember … names … faces
Memories askew … times … places
Angry … her mind … lets her down
Sad … lonely … frustration … abounds
Comforting … caregivers … around
Compassion’s free … silent … calm
God’s in control … whispering psalms
Ever so softly … into … her ears
Songs by angels … loved ones held dear
You hear that Sis … said with eyes wide open
Nodding in tears … my heart has spoken.

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ September 6, 2014

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Perfect Fit

Why left ‘n right
Why big ‘n small
Why toes ‘n fingers
Fit … at all
Shoes should be
Same shape ‘n size
Then …confusion’s
Set … aside
No more wondering
Right or wrong
No more sadness
Blues to song
Fingers should be
Like toes too
Gloves fit … perfect
End Alzheimer’s stew!

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ August 3, 2014

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Calm In The Storm

Storm’s happening … outside
Thunder ‘n lightning collide
Boom ‘n bang … distant cries
People spooked … I surmise
Caregivers … pick up pace
Needy souls … in this place
Mother … surprisingly … calm
Says the walls … singing songs
Entertaining … night … long
Finally time for me … to go
Storm’s passing … very slow
Guess I’ll run between the drops
Staying dry? Probably not!
Mother … content to stay
My heart’s relieved … today.

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ May 19, 2014

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Lingering Sighs

Stillness … thoughts
Linger … in the skies
Nestle … in the clouds
Far away … sounds
Heart beats … strong
Thumping … along
Ears deaf … to song
Silent screams strong
Heartfelt sighs
Heard in the skies
Nestle in a heart
Kind words impart.

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ February 19, 2014

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Building Blocks Gone

No platform … to bounce off
No stories … remembered
No way …to verse a song
No way … to sing a long
No way … to find the tune
Tumbling … in your head
Building blocks … failing
Drying  …riverbed.

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ June 16, 2013

Mother still loves to sing her songs, they have different words than  versed ..so what!

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Enjoy The Day

Blow bubbles … flying high
Gently fall … from the sky
Snag a twig …PUFF …GONE
Don’t last … long
Short stay … on earth
Days fly …from  birth
Happy days …singing songs
Memory tree won’t stay long
Enjoy the day …time is nigh
Time’s wasted …asking why!

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ May 14, 2013

Mom was pushing a cart behind me in the Dollar Store … then I heard music. She was singing one of her love songs. It startled me, then I just smiled. I didn’t stop, just kept on shopping. At that moment she was …happy!

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Sisters

A friend …comforter … shared memories held dear
You and your sister … make merriment … cheer
Talking … singing songs … on the phone
You giggle … laugh … you’re not alone
A wonder for me … she brings out your best
She’s on board with your ALZ … I’m impressed!

Copyright/ February 2, 2013

Mother’s sister Patricia is an angel. When they talk on the phone, it’s so special. I’m grateful for her love of Mother.

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Heart Cries

You hear singers
Men in your life
Did they sing to you
When you were a wife?

You say you all sang
Your songs of love
Some better than others
Now…from heaven above.

You hear me and Loren
Singing too
Well, there’s no way
That’s true.

Learn a song
To sing to your man
That’s what you say
You have a plan!

Never in a million years
Yeah…I’ve learned it Mom
A few years ago
To keep you calm.

Remember when I spent the
Winter with you?
No…guess not…
The abyss…got…those too!

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ December 8, 2012

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Kindred Hearts

You love old movies, they rattle… my head
Seen them once or twice…you’ve said.

I smile…right!   Maybe…today!
You’ve seen them so often, tread’s wearing away!

The best parts for you…the songs
You sing,  THE WHOLE NIGHT LONG!

I must admit,  I’ve enjoyed them…too
At least the first dozen times through!

But… it keeps your heart light… awhile
Warms my heart..to see you smile.

Copyright/ Sheila Grimes/ December 3, 2012

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