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Down there in the dark
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Down there in the dark |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
He's walking He's walking slowing He's walking very slowly He's walking very, very slowly down the stairs in the dark He's slowly walking He's walking slowly one step at a time Very, very slowly slowly, slowly Darker,and darker as he goes Deeper,deeper, down To the basement Maybe he'll trip and fall it being dark and all But what the hell, He can't see anyway Down he goes, to the basement Now I can't even see him any more Don't he know it's dark down there? why does he go down there? What does he do down there? in that cold dark place I'm not so sure he even knows Why he goes; down there What is it that pulls him down? step by step by step slowly in the dark Maybe if I had a brother He could help us out Help me drag him back upstairs upstairs to where it's light But what's the use? he'd just go back even if we brought him up maybe he just likes it there Down there in the dark adagio |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh sweetie...your Dad is in the dark in his mind, okay? Being a caregiver for someone suffering the ravages of Alzheimer's is truly one of life's most heartbreaking trials to endure. Please try to keep in mind that he's not doing this stuff at you, okay? You know where I live. Why don't you schedule yourself a break and come see me more often? (Besides, you still have my book, yanno. *glare*<--just teasing ya, dawlin' but I really WOULD like it back.) And make sure Leah has an outing too. Both of you are welcome, and if the ogre has anything to say about it, I'll just tell him to stick it um, down there in the dark.  Call me when you can.  You two need a break. Give Leah my love, too. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
He may feel more comfortable in his 'dark' space, where he sets the limits as he chooses. Hold his hand however you can, and remember the days when things were better for him. Peace to you, and Leah. And a visit with Lady Serenity sounds like a great idea! |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Someone told me that laughter is the best medicine. My wackey antics keep him chuckling. I can't cure him so I at least try to make him feel a little better, 'cause we don't actualy have a basement. Leah sez hello adagio |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
P.S. This is a man who used to be an Industrial Engeneer.Now he needs our help to do even the simplest task. We do our best. adagio |
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