Remember

To my Mother who suffered from Alzheimer's.

Remember who I am,
Remember it for me
And when I give that empty stare,
Just smile and let it be

Just love me for the memories,
That I no longer know
And make me feel like I belong,
When I am tired and slow

At times I will not be myself,
You’ll wonder where I’ve gone
It’s just I can’t remember how,
To speak, or carry on

Yes, time will take away from me,
All I embrace it's true
Just hug me when I feel confused,
And hold me close to you

My gradual decline you’ll see,
But I won’t recognize
The hurt and pain that’s on your face,
And tears within your eyes

Oblivious to all the things,
I know must bring dismay
It’s like I’ve died and gone from you,
But here I stand today

My mind cannot hold onto life,
But visits now and then
I accept that it will be that way,
Until the bitter end

I no longer have a piece of me,
And yet that’s all you do
Remember who I am my child,
I only live through you.