Alzheimer's Took Her Away

Watching a mother slip away

A New Year, and a whole new you
Is what they said, but who really knew


That when that Valentine blew in
The Reese heart still makes me grin


Then the Shamrocks rolled on by
That green beer did make me cry


And now it’s Bunny Hopping Time
I wish I had a glass of wine


To toast my mother - a failing mind
Damn Alzheimers is unkind


My father tries, I know it’s hard
To watch her wander ‘round the yard


The fireworks so pretty and bright
Light up the sky on the fourth night


I need a friend to rant and rave
To wipe away the tears I gave


Now off to work, no rest for me
A business owner I must be


It’s costume time, I get to muse
Watching quietly, she has the blues


I hope that it’s a Thankful Day
Mom and Kaia get to play


The seasons' colorful displays
Her eyes are now an empty gaze

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Month/Holiday ▶︎

January - New Years
February - Valentine’s Day
March - St. Patrick’s Day
April - Easter
May - Mother’s Day
June - Father’s Day
July - The 4th
August - Friendship Day
September - Labor Day
October - Halloween
November - Thanksgiving
December - Christmas