I’m Still Me

For Alzheimer’s Awareness Week and anybody suffering from this cruel disease. I wrote this in memory of my much loved Grandad.

I’m Still Me

My mind’s been playing up you see
But I’m still here, I’m still me
I’m trapped inside this prison cell
I’ve had better times, but this is hell

I had a job I loved you know
Of course you do, you told me so
I have a wife, she’s part of my soul
I’m losing her, I feel out of control

My darling children, what must they think
As they look at me, tears flow as they blink
I see the pain behind their eyes
Such sadness you cannot disguise

Please love me as you’ve done before
Just hold me close to reassure
Include me in the things you do
Because I’m still here, I’m part of you

In lucid times I catch your smile
I can remember for a while
Please find a cure to set me free
As I’m still here and want to stay me.

© Maxine Bailey