Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s

Coffee Break: Harry and Mary

Posted on April 22, 2016 by admin

    “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

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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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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I WAS BUSY: I FORGOT

Posted on March 28, 2016 by admin

  Forgetful Man  or Mr. Forgetful I Was Busy: I Forgot Or: Just a bit of silly Well, busy is busy. I wrote this for “Disappearing Me,” but I forgot I had written this and wrote something different. “Disappearing Me” … Continue reading →

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