I Forget... Poem by Tony Sandy
I Forget...
I am a blank sheet
Where once I was a man.
I stop to think
But no thoughts come.
The rhythm of my life has gone
And only an empty shell remains.
Who am I? Where am I? Why am I?
No answer is the silent reply.
I want to scream in impotent rage
But I can't remember why.
Did I shave this morning or yesterday
(A second was so long ago) ?
I look in the mirror
Is that me or someone I don't know?
There is a hint of humor; and a hint of sadness. Sometimes memory loss is part of getting older; other times it might need to be assessed by a doctor. My humorous side would tell you to keep writing while you still can. (but 73 is still so young, for today's standards)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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7/19/2025 6:34:57 AM # 1.0.0
I read this poem with sadness because some people that I knew and loved have suffered from Alzheimer's disease. I don't wish this on anyone.
My wife's eldest step sister and brother died of the disease (seems to be inherited through the mother's line)