Alzheimer’s

My mind was clear for a minute
For a minute I knew my day
I knew my day but it’s gone
It’s gone far away

In a blink I forgot it all
Forgot it all but I need it to stay
To stay no matter how bad I want it
How bad I want it I pray

I knew who I was
I was –what did I say?
Say- that person is leaving
An empty shell here they lay