Poem about Alzheimer’s Disease by someone with Alzheimer’s Disease.
February 2, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Far Longer than Forever
Far longer than forever,
Cross the distance we’re apart,
Feelings of warmth and comfort
Etched your image in my heart.
Far longer than forever,
Beyond the journey’s end,
I’ll think of you with fondness,
My special caring friend.
Nothing’s a greater challenge
Than the present endeavor,
To remember you past memory
Far longer than forever….
Tim Brennan 1997
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Lovely poem and sentiments, Liz. Check out the (source) link Liz has provided and learn more about poetry and Alzheimer’s.
Beautiful poem. Even more so because it was written by someone with Alzheimer’s. Several years ago I had a poem published that I wrote about my grandmother who had Alzheimer’s. I’d be willing to share it here if you’re interested.
Hi Alicia,
poems are such a great way of expressing feelings and emotions about things that affect our lives and Alzheimer’s does truely affect the lives of so many, many people these days.
Would love to post your poem on Alzheimer’s Notes – you can send it through to me at kiwiwriter at xtra (dot) co (dot) nz.
Thanks much for the offer.
cheers,
liz