(9): DEMENTIA IS FUN, IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT!

Three elderly spinsters lived under one roof

The sisters lived happily with their dog Woof

They were known to be both gracious and kind

But doubts abound if they were of sound mind!

Rose Mae the eldest, a sprightly ninety-two

In the pink of health, but for bouts of  flu

 Memory’s failing, but please tell her not

She’s at that age, so let’s leave it to God

Bessie Sue, at eighty-nine, was the middle child

Coughs and colds were frequent but usually mild

She was the most forgetful of the sisters three

Invites guests for dinner but only prepared tea!

Ann Mary at eighty-two, the baby of the family

Sprightly and alert, she  thinks she’s still sixty!

She was the brains and had the looks to match

Playing tricks and plotting pranks, just like Dad!

One Sunday morning, Sue May needed a bath

Oh! When has climbing stairs become so tough?

She stared at the bathtub as she started to undress

In her state of confusion, she shouted out to Bess

“Was I getting into, or getting out of my bath?

Do come and check on me, it is getting rough!”

With a sigh, Bess dashed up the flight of stairs

She was up halfway, and stopped right there

She was all puzzled  as she tried hard to think

Shouted out to Ann, which ended in a scream

“Ann, was I going up, or was I coming down?”

Ann looked at up with a sigh and then a frown

“Oh, am I glad  my memory is still intact

Knock on wood! Oh! Who took my hat?

Someone’s at the door,  could be my date

Don’t wait up, I gonna be out very late!”