You Apologized Every Time

You Apologized Every Time

The worst part wasn’t when you forgot my name. It was earlier when you still knew you were forgetting things and you’d get so frustrated and scared. You’d ask me the same question five times and apologize each time. I never minded but you did. Near the end you seemed peaceful at least. Like a weight had been lifted. I hope wherever you are now you remember everything again Mom. I remember enough for both of us.