ALZHEIMER'S OR I LOVE YOU


Alzheimer's or I love you, Mom

She said she has a daughter. I waited. I wondered. She said she is a scuba diving instructor. I thought she was going to tell me I had a long lost sister. She said her name is _____.

I am _____.

Oh, she said.

Her eyed drifted to the distant unrecognizable space.

It's okay, Mom, I said. I'm right here.



the love letter collection
submitted 3:12 PM EST
Friday, May 13, 2011