Amnesia, would be a lonely thing for a poet of the forgotten. This was exquisite, Damian.

Hello dearest Damian great write I feel this I often wonder if forgetting is a blessing or a curse ❤️

Tremendous work, my friend.

Damian, this is strong tonic. I could feel this in my bones as I read. This i the stuff of poetry that feels like strong whiskey on the tongue. Sad but great writing.

John

It is cruel when the mind slips and cannot grasp what you have lost. Food for thought.

Older age? I know all too well the fading of a few things within myself!
Yet you haven’t lost your literary touch! You are blessed with talent, that hasn’t ebbed. Thankfully we write down our material, no need to remember them from scratch! LOL.
You still can kick some ass with a pen, Damian. Wield it high!

Exquisite piece Damian. Well written my friend.

exceptional read! full of concise, vividly profound imagery…
a sense of melancholic unrest. ~ c

As you so often do, you stirred levels here again. I read this from the personal perspective of memories slipping. A sense of self lost in blips of time. I also see this as the world arena and how people have lost their sense humanity, their compassion, their community. Like the whole damn world has global amnesia. And I read it as literal amnesia from losing time in the form of blanks in memory from drink or drugs. Many layers, my friend

hello beautiful Honoria I deeply understand this sentiment so beautifully written hugs ❤️

Beautifully penned, H. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

The return of H! Really good to see you scribbling again. Grief is such a bitch – sweeps in like an unexpected mist on a summer morning. You succinctly capture the heart’s burst. Rob (or Bobski to those pesky Londoners)

Well, here’s to hoping this isn’t autobiographical.
And if it is, here’s to hope and new days 🌼

Hi H!

Aww I’m so sorry for everything you have been struggling with lately. Loss and change are emotionally exhausting.
It gives me hope that you are writing it out though. Facing it head on because what else are we to do, right?
Just remember there is light at the end of the tunnel chica. Hang in there:)
And did I mention I’m so happy to see you posting!
I can’t wait to call Mark and tell I read your post!

Sigh…
This is less a poem and more a shouting (inside) from frustration. This is how you released it.
Not in vain, dearest H. We feel the words and sense the wisps of grief.
I’m glad that you are here, posting, in any capacity.

A beautiful piece.
Full of warmth.
Regards
James

I felt this.

Dear AA,

Thank you for your kind comment. Although if you’re feeling this you recognize the ache of loss and for that I’m very sorry. I really appreciate your read and visit, thank you. H🌷

This is heart touchingly beautiful, dear Honoria. I feel your loss and your strength as well! Pouring your heart on the paper is a wonderful and helpful way to cope with pain keep it up, beautiful poetess!

“A new year and still, everything feels mournfully adrift.” I lost my brother a few months ago, and this really hit a nerve for me. It’s as beautiful a piece as I’ve have ever read…or ever will. Thank you for touching my soul.

Dear KS,

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your brother. It’s such an interesting transition trying to navigate life after loss. It feels surreal as though I’m in an alternate universe, and one I’m not liking. Your comment has honored me profoundly and I thank you for reading and sharing your kindness. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and thank you very much once more for your lovely comment. H🌷

Honoria this is so heartfelt, thank you for sharing.

Hello Honoria, grief is so difficult and quite often the time that passes seems to linger.

Miss you
❤️ jackie

Dear J,

A very insightful observation, and sadly with no expiration date. I’m so glad to see you tonight. I hope you’ve been well. Still feels odd without DU but your visit has cheered me considerably. H xx🌷

This is a powerful and thought provoking statement, dear Keith!
You are right, the Earth suffers definitely from overpopulation. At the same time, I am pro life but not supporting the anti-abortion campaigns. Maybe we can trust in the self-regulation system of the Earth. The number of unwanted infertilities is increasing. Once again, you brought up a hot potato here, and discussed it impressively. Great work, my friend! Xox

Savagely penned, Keith. Incredible write my friend, vintage you my brother. Appreciate you.

Damian

Powerfully penned, Keith. At least your balanced my friend, if I remember right you even went after your own generation in a write you posted on DUP. lol. No one is safe from your wrath. lol. Appreciate you.

Damian