Oblivious

Oblivious

I forgot your name and forgotten mine
And will forget so much more over time
My family and my family tree,
Even though you keep reminding me.

I've forgotten where i grew up and lived,
Hope you'll be patient and forgive.
The way I talk has become humdrum.
I'm sorry about the person I've become.

There's no need to be so serious
You can see I am oblivious,
In my own world my trail of thought.
Go along with me, don't be distraught.

I open the door to you with a smile,
Not sure why you're here but stay a while!
Make a cup of tea while you're here
We’ll talk about the early years.

Forgotten the day and important dates,
Don't know if it's early or getting late.
I'm losing more capacity every day.
I'm sorry to be vague and faraway.

It's gone midday and in my dressing gown,
The disease in my head has let me down,
But I'm still the same person inside,
It's not my fault brain cells have died.

Please talk to me like you normally would,
I'm sorry if I've misunderstood.
Be kind to me, I'll be contented
Even though I'm disorientated.

Am happy living in my bubble,
Not knowing it causes worry and trouble,
Just help me through my twilight years,
Stand by me and persevere.

Copyright Linda Lawrence

16th September 2017