Memories Triggered <br /> <br /> Memory is a miraculous thing <br /> Allowing us to relive warm feelings <br /> Experienced so long ago<br /> But with age failing us in our dealings <br /> <br /> Precious abilities that dim with age<br /> When memory starts to grow shoddy<br /> And Alzeimers is a case in point<br /> When trapped inside a functioning body<br /> <br /> The only redeeming feature is<br /> That one is not aware<br /> Which is Natures way of course<br /> Of protecting us from mental anguish there<br /> <br /> Far more devastating is a disease<br /> Such as Lou Gericks a dreadful scourge <br /> Where one is trapped in a body failing<br /> Totally aware but unable to control the urge<br /> <br /> The degree of frustration in this case<br /> Is totally unbearable when without a voice<br /> And we would not choose to go this route<br /> If indeed we had the choice<br /> <br /> <br /> John Cornick<br /> Halifax, Nova Scotia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />   Submitted By: John Cornick