I think I know you

Lonette Wesser

Dedicated to all those who have battled Alzheimer’s and the family members that

stood by their side. Love you, Dad!

You are

smiling You

look familiar

I am so happy to see

you You must be a

friend

I think I know you

You listen to me

I like the sound of your

voice You respond to

what I say

I feel so lonely, but

somehow I think I know

you

I’m going to get out of here

I want you to know that I’ve tried my

best I don’t know what you mean

Where do I live?

I think I know you

Where have you

been? I need my

things

I know you can help

me What have I done

wrong? I think I know

you

You reach out to me

Your freckles look like mine

Are you my nurse, daughter, my

wife? I want to protect you

I think I know you

I hold your hand

I smile back at you

You may be a

stranger

I am scared and all

alone I think I know

you

I want you to bring me

things Will you bring me a

toothbrush? Can I have some

money?

Where do I live?

I think I know you

I want to talk to you

Why can’t I say the words?

Maybe I will have pie for

dessert

Where is my room? Can you tell

me? I think I know you

You listen

carefully You

seem concerned I

tell you I am

lonely I want to

go home

I think I know you

You kiss me

goodbye You give

me a hug

Can you help me find my tennis

shoes? I know you can help me

I think I know you

You walk down the

hall It’s time to go

I watch you walk away

I smile at you but inside I am

sad I think I know you

I wish I could remember your

name You look familiar

I am so happy to see

you You must be a

friend

I think I know you

I see a lady standing next to

me I ask her to dance

She dances with

me Who are

you?

I think I know

you Or maybe I

don’t.