That's the worst thing to happen Not recognising the one Who was once the world to me The memories meant for a lifetime Lost not all of a sudden But slowly bit by bit Like slow poisoning Killing me inside out I wish i don't live to see such a day Today is also World Alzheimer's Day. It is a disease where you lose memory and other cognitive functions. "Almost four million people in India suffer from some form of dementia, with approximately 1.6 million being affected by Alzheimer's. This number is set to triple by 2050." - First Post Imagine forgetting your life, your loved ones. This disease is a thief.