SOMETIMES

Sometimes I feel i'm shunned,
It's the dementia that keeps pushing
The people I know far away.
Life's like that in so many ways.

Sometimes it almost breaks me,
Sometimes I wonder why.
That I would almost cry,
Almost.

Then that would be giving up
No I won't do that. At least not yet,
I wish that I could die,
Almost.

It's my imagination that helps,
To keep my mind alive.
Well,
Almost.

I feel maybe I'm losing myself,
As time goes by.
Maybe it's time for me to say,
Goodbye, Well almost.

Today I cooked for the family,
As I always do.
With these thoughts running around,
I couldn't eat even if I wanted to.

There's no wisdom that I can give,
To explain the way I feel down.
Only that I do, Only if people
Give up on me, Shouldn't I give up too.

I guess the answers probably yes,
Think I almost feel the same way to.
Sometimes I guess I'll walk alone,
Well Sometimes.

My imagination is still here,
I can almost feel it deep inside.
Willing me to write,
The meaning of my life.

Sorry to say their isn't one,
If only there was a way.
To keep this dementia away,
Filling me with such dismay.

But there isn't one,
There might be one more,
Poem for me to give; That's
willing me to live: Well almost.




Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-04-27 at 05:49

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Melinda K Zarate The PoetBay support member heart!
What the other comments say, I ditto. Hugs, Alan!
Sincerely,
Melinda
2026-04-27


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
You are, if nothing else, an inspiration! That is, apart from the fact that you are, of course, a poet (if nothing else!) and as has been said your words will be around for a very long time to inspire. Keep up the great work, my dear friend, do not give up. Blessings, Allen
2026-04-27


ken d williams The PoetBay support member heart!
We your felow wordsmiths
Walk with you dear Alan
We are with you evrey step
We spite a long with you your
Conditan
You enspier us to worderait
Along with you dear Alan, our dear Friend!
ken d williams
2026-04-27


arquious The PoetBay support member heart!
Your writing stays and that is a tangible legacy that connects us still when the detours come our way. A way to find each other still.
2026-04-27