Empty Pawn

Dedicated: To all who suffer from this dreaded disease Known as Alzheimer, which robs one’s mentality Taking away the very essence of our memory May God grant with knowledge those who Seek the cure for this terrible malady Bringing peace to those who witness the Vanishing of a love one’s dignity

What lies between the breezes amid the fabric of life’s streams? A rainbow unbeknown to those who shy away from dreams Guiding one to saunter amidst the dew of the morning dawn In mournful moods I clamor for I’ve become an empty pawn

I tread upon this emptiness without a goal to call my own Seeking that certain feeling which will set a binding tone Releasing the many memories which seem to gone astray For I am aging with forgetfulness my mind begins to stray

From a dreaded disease called Alzheimer, I fear I will succumb To a sensation of not knowing, my brain churning to bits of crumbs Giving time to realize what soon will be my fate I turn to my companion who has been my trusting mate

Caressing with tenderness I take you in my arms Whispering sweet nothings using all my manly charms Kissing your moisten lips letting you know how much I’ve cared To calm what you must feel from all the years we’ve shared

With our house in order, we will pray what days remain Be filled with loving kindness that will rid us of the pain From a terrible malady which robs one’s mentality Recalling all we ever done, will soon be your reality

So know my darling dearest I’ll soon walk all alone With only fading recollections of this loving home Take care and do not fear, for God will guide my heart Towards a beacon of lasting light, which takes away the dark?

Written by: Roland R. Ruiz September 15, 2011