Huntington’s Disease

Contained in my broken mind

Unable to show you I care

Full of broken thoughts

That I cannot repair.

I see you come in

And I see you cry

Unable to hold you

Though I try and try.

My body does not respond

The way I want it to

Shifting and twitching

Simply tormenting you.

Trapped in this body

Confined to this bed

I can only stare at you blankly

Pushing the thoughts in my head.

I try to push them out

I try to make you see

I try to communicate

Just how much you mean to me.

I hear your words

And I try to understand

My heart aches so extraordinarily

Just to hold your hand.

I love you so much, my darling

These emotions are truly in my soul

But you cannot see any of it

Because I have no control.

But please do not feel guilty

For there is nothing you can do

Do not dwell on this tragedy

I know it is difficult for you.

Please remember me clearly

As I was before

Free to run and embrace

All the ones I adore.

Because my love runs deep for you

And will always remain

I will always be with you

And will know you again.

This sickness cannot take away

My feelings deep inside

My memories will come back to me

When I cross to the other side.

For now be strong, my love

I know it is hard to bear

To see me contained in my broken mind

Unable to show you I care.