Aging Fears

Of  late I have been wary

Of  looming issues - "mind",

Names, recent locations, have

Been difficult to find

Not too long after happening,

Where once, had memory great,

I'm fearing that Alzheimers

Is looming at my gate.

Have cared for many clients

Who suffered this disease,

And while in their minds they were

Okay, 'twas clear to see

That words were just  not coming,

Their struggle, hard to view,

So trusting that compassion

Will be given by you.

Some of those clients, younger,

Not ALL, pensioner stage,

Though, mattered not to carer,

Whatever was, their age.

The loving care still given,

Respect at all times shown,

Empathy, sensitivity,

As 'twas one of their own.

So, if I repeat often,

Events that come to mind,

OR, get stuck with a few words

That I just cannot find,

That you'll show me compassion,

Have patience, WITH me, laugh,

Make light of situation,

Not make me think I'm daft.

Don't think of me a "burden"

Prefer NOT, be this way,

I ask for mere 'acceptance'

As I struggle through each day;

Just love me as beforehand,

Accept me, as I am,

I KNOW your love is GENUINE,

Your caring, NOT a sham.