I remember your loving hand
Gracing my cheek.
I remember your squeezing hugs
Gripping my chest.
I remember your melodic voice
Filling my ears.
I remember your sharp mind
Educating my head.

But as you grow older,
Your mind begins to fade.

Slowly…

Slowly…

You descend into the dark.

Slowly…

Slowly…

You approach the unknown.

Slowly…

Slowly…

You forget everything…
Everything you loved will be gone,
But not really.
Everyone you loved will be gone,
But not really.
We’ll be waiting beside you
And your mind will die…
Before your time.