Memories Fading

(Verse 1) The phone call came on a Saturday, a whisper in the night Your memory fading, dimming, losing all its light My strong, steady father, once so sharp and clear Now a stranger in your own eyes, swallowed by the fear (Chorus) Dementia's cruel hand, it stole you piece by piece A silent thief of moments, finding no release But in your final breath, a gentle, peaceful sigh Now you sit beside God, in heaven, reaching for the sky (Verse 2) We walked through old photographs, stories I would tell Hoping for a flicker, a memory to swell But your gaze was distant, a world I couldn't reach A heart breaking slowly, beyond all earthly speech (Chorus) Dementia's cruel hand, it stole you piece by piece A silent thief of moments, finding no release But in your final breath, a gentle, peaceful sigh Now you sit beside God, in heaven, reaching for the sky (Bridge) The pain of watching faded, as peace began to bloom A quiet understanding dispelled the gathering gloom No more confusion, no more restless plea Just a gentle letting go, setting your spirit free (Chorus) Dementia's cruel hand, it stole you piece by piece A silent thief of moments, finding no release But in your final breath, a gentle, peaceful sigh Now you sit beside God, in heaven, reaching for the sky (Outro) Though tears still fall, a comfort fills my soul Knowing you're whole again, beyond all earthly control Rest easy, my dear father, your journey's finally done Beside God in heaven, your eternal life's begun.