Mama’s Thoughts on Aging
written by: Lee Ann Morales
It started off slow
A little confusion, you know
My bed in a different place
Couldn’t seem to remember my space
Kind of worried and scared and afraid
As in my mind, the connection was made
To my age and memory and stress
The reality of my future duress
Searching for a word or familiar face
Becoming unfamiliar with my safe place
I fear this is what’s meant to be
My mind, my world, that I’ll be unable to see
It will be right there, in front of my face
But my mind won’t grasp it, so, just in case
Know that I love you with all of my heart
So deep in my soul, we can never really part
As I struggle to find the right words to say
I’m feeling calm knowing I have another day
To be with you, near you, and certain you know
That forever and always, I’ll love you all so!
When that time comes and it’s my turn to die
I’ll be part of nature, the stars in the sky
Don’t be sad or afraid when I lose the fight
I’ll watch over you all, everyday, every night
So, my family, when I can’t grasp the words to say
Remember these words I’ve written today
I’m not really gone, although I might die
I’ve just found my place in the stars in the sky
- Mama’s Thoughts on Aging - March 18, 2026
