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This poem is about my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease, and what it is like to see someone you love lose their abilities. Love Poems
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Do I Know You?
by Kathy Michael
Hi Grandma, How are you today?
Hello Honey, Do I know you?
Yes Grandma, it's me.

This is how we start each conversation and end it too.
I'm sorry, do I know you?
You used to ask about school.
Now it's, do I know you?

We use to discuss my future plans
or the trips you and gramps would plan.
Now I talk and on your response I can depend.

You were so active and full of joy.
Now you seem sad and angry.

For my visits you were so glad.
Now for the distraction you seem mad.

I too am mad at this disease that has us all so sad.
I'm sorry I disturbed you. I'll be going now.
Excuse me, do I know you?
Isn't it sad?

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marcie
Kathy that was so good that was the best poem i have read today it made me cry cuz i grandma is going through the same thing and it brakes our hearts watching them lets just keep our heads up and be strong cuz you know our grandmas would be proud of us keep up the great work
Diana
Wow. My grandmom died with alzheimers, and I can totally relate to this poem. The feelings were expressed so beautifully.
rebecca
awww i would just cry if the one i loved asked me that! "do i know u?"
melissa
this poem iz so sad it kinda reminds mje of how i feel bout mi grandma
Pip
Oh my gosh, my grndma is sick, too and on the decline. She has diebetis. I know how you feel. that is so sad.
Whitney
I just wanted to say that that ws a really good poem. you are very talented keep up the good work.
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