I lose you in whispers, in fragments, in haze,

A slow aching drift through the passage of days.

Your laughter still lingers, yet fades from your eyes,

And I grieve you in echoes, in silent goodbyes.

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I see you in glimpses – some moments so clear,

When time folds its hands and you’re suddenly here.

You reach for my hand, but the grasp slips away,

Like a tide pulling memories out further each day.

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You search for the past like a book with lost pages,

A story rewritten, in sorrowful stages.

The moments you lose, I will tenderly keep,

Holding them safe as I mournfully weep.

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Life’s tapestry woven with love through the years,

Unravels so slowly in heartache and tears.

Each thread that is lost holds a memory so dear,

Yet love still remains, though the fabric grows sheer.

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I’ll gather the moments and keep them inside,

The laughter, the love, the years filled with pride.

I’ll hold all our memories for both me and you,

A keeper of stories, of all we once knew.

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If you lose your way, if you feel alone,

I’ll always be your compass home.

A constant light when the path is unclear,

A love that whispers, “I’m always here.”

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I walk this slow road, though burdened with pain,

Through shadows that linger, through sorrow’s refrain.

Through a thousand more losses, a thousand goodbyes –

Yet love, never fading, still brightens my skies.

~

Note from the Author:
This post is different from what I usually share here on Everyday Encouragement, but if you’ve ever loved someone with memory loss, you understand. Dementia is a slow, heartbreaking goodbye—one that comes in pieces, fading like whispers over time. If you’re walking this road, you’re not alone. When our own strength fails, God is our refuge, our steady rock, and the One who carries us through. His grace is enough, even in the hardest moments. May you find comfort in His presence and in love that never fades, even when memories do.

If you need an understanding friend, please feel free to reach out here. I may not have all the answers, but I can listen, pray for you, and walk alongside you in spirit. You are not alone. 💙