Everyone's Forgetful (D Days)
I was surprised when
Jack forgot a familiar
Route on our
Way home that day.
He was totally mixed up.
I tried not to be
Overly alarmed;
For I'm forgetful
Too.
I'm always losing my
Car keys,
And forgetting names.
I laugh about it.
My dad got confused at
Times, and his
Mind was still clear
At ninety five.
That will be my Jack,
I reasoned.
And, indeed, he did
Regain his bearings
And we made our
Way safely home.
But I didn't feel like
Laughing.
Fear began to fester
Inside me.
Somehow I sensed
What was coming.
Somehow, I knew.