Malnourished body
Soaked, shivering
Under tent of white sheets,
Blowing in the wind.

I pray for beauty of dawn.
Songs you taught me,
Comforting you now.

Do you remember them?
Alzheimer's mind in despair.

I pray for endless daylight.
Darkness never to fall upon you.
Sun's merciful warmth.

Most of all,
I pray for no rain.

(In Loving Memory of My Grandma, Luce Laurore, Deceased 07/05/10)