Under Grumpa's Hat

My eyes may not see you the way that they did

My ears may not hear your every word

My voice may speak in words confused

My hands may forget how to be used

My legs may grow weary and tired and sore

My brain may work differently than it did before

My body may tire and I need more sleep

My emotions may change and at times I may weep

And though I may seem like I’m no longer me

This is the time that I need you to see

My heart’s not affected the same as my brain

I know that I love you, though I may forget your name

My world is so different to the way that I know

So just place hold my hand and don’t let go.

~ Jenni Mack