Luanne
your words crawl right into my heart. Ths is so sad yet it shows the human nature to carry on with what has been given to them.

Take a sip
dysphagia sets in
glass falls to the floor
broken ... unlike her spirit

This stanza really moved me. My mamaw had a spirit like this. We lost her a year ago. She was always in extremem pain and tried to hide it. Alwats a hu a big smile and an I love you for everyone.

In the dark of night
we know she has found peace
perfect smile displayed upon her lips
as her soul soars to the Heaven's

This is so sad yet so beautiful Luanne. That she got her end reward. God's promise eternal peace.
Excellent job!
Love Cindy

Luanne,

Very touching....it is so awfull for the ones that love a person with Alzheimer to stand by and watch their beloved one lose all.

It runs in my family too and maybe one day I will have it too and not be able to remember you all or that I ever knew how to write poetry.

Much love,
Ingrid

Touching Luanne, beautiful and sad, haunting yet inspirational