
As a child he loved to watch cartoons
Scooby Doo, the Flintstones, and Bugs Bunny too
All of their antics were such a delight
He laughed and he giggled… oh, what a sight
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This little boy grew up to be a man
A famous architect who could draw up a plan
His buildings were famous all over world
And his love for designs that were brazen and bold
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He raised a family and had five children
Loved them dearly and wished for a dozen
As time went on he became a proud grandpa
To twelve little munchkins who loved their Pa Pa
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From time to time he became forgetful
Couldn’t remember names always regretful
It soon became apparent it was his dementia
But the grandchildren didn’t care about Pa Pa’s absencia
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Time finally came when he reverted back to childhood
With stories and tales of once being Robin Hood
But on Saturday morning with kids in the room
Now as a child he loves watching cartoons
Today at d’Verse Peter, asked us to write a circle poem that begins where it ends and ends where it begins. Last week I commented to my wife that when I grow old I am going to enjoy watching cartoons again! This led me to the poem I wrote today. All of us are affected in some way by people who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia. It often takes away present memories, leaving only memories of past days or childhood. So, as you see we come full circle in our life at times.
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth – Taken on Rootle – PBS TV