EARLY ONSET

I walk into a room
But, I can’t remember why
I go out and come back in
Going to give it one more try. 

Guess it wasn’t that important
Then it hits me….. My laptop!
Surprised that I remembered
Cause  you know my memory’s shot. 

Gotta write it down on paper
Or for sure I will forget
Things are getting foggy
I just need to clear my head.

Wish that I could still remember
Names of actors on TV
The movies I’ve already seen
Now seem brand new to me. 

When I try to tell a story 
It’s like playing hide and seek
I try and find the missing words 
Somewhere inside of me.

I could  take some medication
There’s the one that’s on TV
Can’t remember what they called it
Think it started with a “ P”. 

Guess I’m living with dementia
A sign of getting old
I’ve got to try and fight it
That’s my plan …. yes, that’s  my goal. 

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