Dangerous Thief

Dangerous Thief

I heard someone else call brain injury a thief.
It is a tremendous thief that takes a long time to feel any relief.
A thief that comes in the day or in the night,
A thief that steals everything that we once called our life.
A thief that does not discriminate against age, race, religion or creed,
A thief that offends over and over, and possesses incredible greed.
A thief that appears discretionary, he can either steal a little or a lot.
A thief that makes its victim’s lose memory, abilities and simple thought.
A thief so very powerful he can and has, stolen all we ever earned.
A thief no matter how clever, isn't capable of stealing all that we are able to relearn.
Brain injury is the ultimate unexpected and dangerous thief.
With time, encouragement and perseverance, acceptance has a way of replacing our grief.

Warsawa