Poem: Our Amazing Mind

Our mind can be an amazing tool at times,
But other times, it gets us into trouble,
committing embarrassing crimes.

As we grow old, it becomes increasingly hard to remember,
and it isn't as easy as it once was, to play a memory pretender.

Our mind helps us recall some of the most amazing memories,
But then there are times, that it locks the door,
and doesn't hand us the keys.

There are exercises and mind games,
that help us try to remember people's names.

While these may sometimes help,
It doesn't bring back the feelings from those memories
that we once felt.

To help recall, 
we may flip through photo books or browse the pictures
on our wall.

This often ignites a spark,
that turns a light on in the dark.

Videos give us a peak,
to a past that once seemed bleak.

And letters can touch parts of our heart,
that we thought had fallen apart.

When working, our mind is the most helpful key
that helps us learn more about who we once were,
or who we will be.

Hold onto memories that are true and dear,
Because in the end,
Its one of the few things we have left to hold onto
That get us through every one of life's tears. 


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