It creeps in, like the shadows on the wall from an old forgotten flame
It replaces who you once were with something seemingly feeble yet insurmountable
It has hardened the hearts of many
It has lifted the souls of more
He may be incoherent
She may be uncooperative
But he is still a man
She is still a woman
They are still humans, deserving of love and care
So, try not to gawk
Try not to stare
Utter kind words
Try to be there
Try to put yourself in their place
Imagine being in their stage of life
Please know and please remember
That it will someday be you
