Author Pedro Ribeiro Simões Image: In Deep Thoughts (here)
The scroll of the screen continued
Even after she closed her eyes.
You could detect them therein subdued
Spied elements of mercy gripped in vice
She often delve into the unknown
Dementia afflicted soliloquy but rekindled
Alone at the kitchen table in early morn
Nonchalantly sitting eloquently puzzled
She wanted out but silently conformed
No use taking on the world in defiance
Better she thought to invoke more patience
So as not to miss the boat in the long run
Community at large was beyond her influence
But goodness in people helped maintain her relevance
Loads of blessings would drop in by the tonnes
As Providence would largely extend the convenience
Frank's at d'Verse's - soliloquy
Dylan in MLMM's First Line Friday
Aging has its tough endings sometimes. Dementia is one of those.
ReplyDeleteShe often delve into the unknown
Muttering in soliloquy forgotten but rekindled
I like thought of being patient so one will not miss the boat in the long run.
ReplyDeleteArresting write, Hank. I admire this line: "Nonchalantly sitting eloquently puzzled"
ReplyDelete...how many of us tell ourselves "more patience"? Might be a good thing if we did...
ReplyDeleteSo descriptive of the sadness of the "long goodbye" of Alzheimer's.
ReplyDeleteSad, but beautifully written, Hank. Love that last stanza.
ReplyDeleteThis is a sad subject but, a reality for so many. These lines really speak.
ReplyDeleteAlone at the kitchen table in early morn
Nonchalantly sitting eloquently puzzled
I do have first hand experience of this slow and long fading... painful
ReplyDeleteAging is rough and we can only hope those around us still care.
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