You don't know the hurt I feel,
nor can you understand it.
You don't see the hurt in my eyes
for you're not in my place
You're not there to hold my hand
No, you can't understand
Till you walk in my shoes.
I tried to explain the heartache I feel,
but you don't hear me.
You don't take the time to listen…
No, you can't understand
Till you walk in my shoes.
Back in time I go and you ignore me
Memory is fading and no one cares
You are too busy to hear my cry
You just don't listen…
But someday you will understand and be
Sorry you weren't there to hold my hand.
The emptiness when you look into my eyes
How helpless you feel when they ask WHO ARE YOU….
You can't understand the hurt I feel
Till you walk in my shoes.
You wonder how far back in time they've gone
When you try to bring them back where you are
So treasure the moments that you have left
Because soon they will fade away.
Alzheimer's is a terrible disease…
It takes away your memory
It could happen to anyone at any time
For you see today…
You could be walking in my shoes.
By
Carolyn Haynali
3-7-99
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