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IF Dementia ever knocks.
by Kay P M- Devenish → (All Poetry by Kay P M- Devenish)
Thursday, July 5, 2018    Rated "PG13" by the Author.
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If ever I forget you,
and this love I feel inside,
if ever I forget that you
inflate my heart with pride.
If ever I forget the way
your baby kisses felt,
or how those first cute steps you took
made my proud heart melt.

If ever I forget
the image of your face,
or how when you were late from school,
my heart in fear would race.

If ever I forget
your magic infant days,
(those birthday cards...
made for me expressed so
in loves ways.)

If ever I should forget
the beauty in your eyes,
or how my heart
just falls apart,
whenever your heart cries.

If ever I don't know you,
(when life is winding down,)
if ever just to visit me,
brings to you...a frown.

If ever I may seem to be
someone you don't know,
if ever I should break your heart,
from sorrow I bestow.

If ever I forget that this is
perfect, perfect love,
please know this,my darlings,
my spirit's gone to the place above.

And if one day you find me there,
looking just the same,
but I can not remember you,
not even know your name,
there perhaps I'll sit and stare,
know this...
I'm not really there.

Don't let your dear hearts
break from woe
as you watch my memories go.

My body...it may languish alone,
empty because my spirit has flown.

Our bodies are the cover
of a book that life did write,
I've left my story
in your hearts,
( please hold it very tight.)

Fret not for the shell I've worn ,
it's served me well since I was born,
So...IF I should forget you,
DON'T think THAT will always be,
and believe,I'll NEVER FORGET YOU,
where the Angels have taking me.

    

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 Reviews of "IF Dementia ever knocks."
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 22, 2023
Such an emotive and meaningful poem on a tragically very real theme. Powerful, Kay. Love, peace, and blessings to you and yours,

Regis. 🙏🌸

Reviewed on July 22, 2018
Deeply touched me, Kay. So beautifully penned.

Reviewed by Mystic Rose
Reviewed on July 6, 2018
This brought tears to my eyes, How sad it is when memory is robbed and children are left broken and waiting for the final days. I have seen what it can do. Thanks for sharing, love xo

Reviewed on July 5, 2018
Oh no! I hope this is only a poem, and it's not about you personally. Good heartfelt write!

Sandie

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on July 5, 2018
I've been told I have the first stages of Dementia.

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on July 5, 2018
As Ron said, this is an amazing write. I truly hope it is not a personal story you're telling. My mom passed from dementia. At the end, I was the only person she remembered. Dementia is hell.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on July 5, 2018
Amazing! I tearfully read every line that magically told the story that you are wanting to leave for your kin. From what I read there is no sign of dementia in it, although I'm sure you spent a lot of time editing to get it to express your thoughts so beautifully.

I hope someone turns it into a song.

Ron


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