Category Archives: Memories

Regrets: A Good Thing

Posted on April 25, 2016 by admin

  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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Until There’s a Cure: There’s Us

Posted on April 18, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on April 15, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on April 11, 2016 by admin

  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

Posted on April 8, 2016 by admin

  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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I Miss You Harry: On Loneliness

Posted on April 4, 2016 by admin

  “I miss you Harry.” from Harry and Mary mini series I hardly know you any more, you’ve changed so much, my dear, Now after all these years, you’re leaving me in tears, I miss you Harry. You used to … Continue reading →

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Incredible Journey: A Helping Hand

Posted on April 1, 2016 by admin

  Harry’s Incredible Journey With a Helping Hand at Hand Harry stood there, gazing, at nothing. Reaching out, grasping…at nothing. His wife Mary shook her head. “There you go again. What are you trying pick up?” Harry took a shaky … Continue reading →

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