If only I could have
spared you.
The journey was long and
you braved it heroically.
I had to think for both of us,
to keep you safe.
I steadied your walk,
prepared your medications,
bathed you, dressed you, helped you eat.
Oh, the indignity of ALZ
Once so independent, now leaning on me,
taking my energy to sustain you.
If only I could have saved you from all of that.