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Read MoreFragments of Memories From the left to the rightFrom the right to the leftIn the rhythm of a pendulum The old man looks straight aheadHe has forgotten who and where he isSometimes the veil of dementia lifts Revealing fragments of memories From...
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Thanks a lot for reading and commenting, Peter! Yes, it’s tragic, and the worst thing is it is based on a true story.
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WOW! This is one heavy piece. Sad, heartbreaking & tragic. The mind is a terrible thing to lose. Great piece Sappho.
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Yeah, losing one’s mind must be horrible! The number of people suffering from dementia is increasing, and I think the reason is not only the higher life expectancy nowadays but also depleted soils and incorrect nutrition.
As always, thanks a lot for your feedback dear Keith!
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Deep dive with a hit. Powerful. 🌼
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Joe! My gratitude!
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The world must seem a terrifying & surreal place when the mind drifts in & out of presence. This one aches
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Yes, Willow, this is certainly terrifying. And there are different clinical pictures of dementia. I think the worst is the one you consciously know that you are suffering from dementia but there is nothing you can do against it…
Thank you very much for your meaningful comment!
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Beautifully aching. The suffering of the mind, suicide as a means of escape from that sorrow, and the ending was a good punch to the reader!
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Life itself often tells the most tragic stories. I simply had to write a poem on this heartbreaking case.
Lots of thanks for your kind comment, Daniel!
Great to meet you here again!
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Yes, the topic is indeed disturbing but nevertheless it is important. More and more people have to or will have to deal with dementia.
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Thank you so much for sharing your personal experiences and for writing your kind comment, Adira!
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Read MoreShe is often described as wicked, all because, well she’s “different.” She’s fond of the nighttime and the color black, but it doesn’t mean she’s evil, cut the girl some slack. She looks unapproachable she wears a mean look on her face, like she would take...
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Cleverly penned, P.G. A beautiful write with a twist at the end, didn’t see that one coming. Great read my friend. Appreciate you.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed Damian, I’ve gotta keep you on your toes somehow.
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If your the girl of my nightmares, I will gladly invite you in. YES!!! Wonderfully written. Marvelously executed. Passion running high. Great work P.G.xo
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Keith remember you are now a willing participant! Thanks so much my friend. I guess I’ll be seeing you in your nightmares soon.
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Tied up with the black belt of your poetry 🙌
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“Fuck being the girl of your dreams” wow! This sums it up. Well done!
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M.E it is always a pleasure to have you read my work. Thank you dear.
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Beautifully written achingly sad.
Good work Elke