Memories Are Such Fragile Things

Memories are such fragile things
that can waft away from the mind.
Leaving not a trace of the joys
or sadness in your life behind.

My love was touched by the finger
of an unknown forgetfulness.
Erasing his storehouse of years
of what he was and who he is.
His growing up years on the farm,
our long marriage of sixty years,
Our families, persons and things,
all wafted away. It brings tears.

My dearest love, I dread the day
when you cannot remember me.
Memories are such fragile things,
But…you are in my memory.

M. Dolores Dennis 6/9/1988
In honor of my husband, Louis, who has Alzheimer’s.

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Mary 'Dolores' Dennis
Ginny & Ron Wilson, ropajo@landolls.com

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