Sense Sonnet - Acher

Letting Go

My wife is having an affair
With a man she recently met.
They are at the same place for care.
At first, I was very upset.
We've been married for 50 years,
Mostly wonderful memories.
Seeing them both brought me to tears.
I watched them walking through the trees,
Holding hands like we used to do.
But luckily, I sought advice
From some who also have been through
These pains, and made the sacrifice.

My dear, dear wife is not to blame.
It's Alzheimers, and that's the shame.