Forget Me Not Poem by Shirley Harrison

Today, I was asked by a child
just eleven grand years himself
if we were actually all
born with Alzheimer's?

and whilst reflecting on his question
my mind went into the most
profound depths of reflection

I had to ask him, simply out of my own curiosity

why he would ever ask such a question?

he replied…

because he doesn't remember
any of the first five years
of his own life

and whilst I stood reflecting
on his incredibly
innocent answer

I couldn't help but reflect
on the fact

this child is a genius.