Monthly Archives: April 2016

Crazy Lady

  Crazy Lady: to pill or not to pill The Old Lady’s Goin’ Crazy:  How she sees herself Crazy Lady Hey! The old lady’s goin’ crazy agin! Hootin’ and a hollerin’ like she’s bin in the gin, Prancin’ and a … Continue reading

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Regrets: A Good Thing

  Regrets: I Got a Ton “Regrets” is dedicated to all broken-hearted lovers and all my Alzheimer’s and care-giving friends Regrets Regrets? I got a ton. All the fights I never won, All the love I never lent, And all … Continue reading

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Coffee Break: Harry and Mary

    “I need a coffee break.” “Oh! You!” Harry snapped. “I’m going for coffee.” Harry stormed out of the room, leaving Mary dumbfounded. She shouted at his retreating form, “Why don’t you listen, Harry? You know I’m right.” She … Continue reading

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Until There’s a Cure: There’s Us

Until There’s a Cure: There’s Us A Poem of Hope We all hope for a cure. Meanwhile… “When glass cracks it seems almost instantaneous thanks to the speed at which glass shatters–cracks form in glass at a staggering 3200 meters … Continue reading

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I Never Thought: But let’s dance

I Never Thought: But he’s a hoot And I’m Glad I never thought that I’d retire him into a home I swore I’d keep him here with me right up until the end and he would never roam. But when … Continue reading

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Sometimes: When I Say I’m Fine

  Sometimes When I Say I’m Fine I’m Fine: But… Sometimes when I say I’m fine, I see you don’t want to know. Sometimes when I say hello, You suddenly have no time. Sometimes when I say I’m fine, Really … Continue reading

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Out of Business: Out of Memory

  Out of Business: Out of Memory Harry’s Memory Harry could not remember. His memory drew a blank. “You don’t even remember the question, do you dear?” Mary could not make Harry understand. “Oh you,” she snapped in exasperation. “Constance. … Continue reading

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