I look into your eyes, But I don’t see you there. The light that once was there, Is gone, and I don’t know where.
I reach out to your hand, But it feels like a stranger’s. The skin is cold and clammy, And the fingers are weak and frail.
I talk to you, but you don’t respond. You just stare into space, With a vacant look on your face.
I don’t know who you are anymore. The person I loved is gone. And all that’s left is a shell.
This is dementia. A cruel and insidious disease. That robs us of our loved ones, Piece by piece. 
I don’t know how much longer I can go on. Watching you slowly fade away. But I know I have to be strong, For your sake.
I will never forget the person you were. The kind and loving woman I married. And I will always cherish the memories we made together.
But now it’s time for me to say goodbye. To the woman I loved. And to the person you used to be.
I love you always, And I will never forget you.
This poem is called “The Lost One” and it was written by Nancy Turner. It is a very moving and powerful poem that captures the pain and heartbreak of losing a loved one to dementia. The poem has been published in several anthologies and has been read by many people around the world. It is a reminder of the importance of love and support for those who are affected by dementia.