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Read MoreI love living a life in this inkpenning my words up to the brinkthe very edge of every pagecrafting poems salient and sage Burn my candle down to its wickwhile I pen within inks ever thickall across these thinnest of...
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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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Beautifully written achingly sad.
Good work Elke
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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!
Daniel
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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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Killer piece my friend. A great poem to think about, especially if you sold your soul.
Question for you Damian…Did you sell your soul for Rock n Roll?-
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. No, I never went that far. lol. If I had and this was all the farther I got, then I would have got fucked on that deal. lol. I tend to complain sometimes, but this isn’t one of those times. Appreciate you.
Damian
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If ever there was a declaration for choosing your life wisely, this is it. We get one shot, make it count. And never sell out. I’d bookmark this if I could, so consider it bookmarked, my friend!
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Honored to be a chapter in the book. Spot on in your interpretation. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Sometimes I feel like I sleepwalk through life. Especially since I work a lot. Great ink.
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Nick. So glad you liked the write my friend. It can be hard when one is working a lot, but I’ve read your work, you’re wide awake to the sleepwalking I’m speaking of. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read More—A Griot’s Song for Gambia— I sing of this land where rivers speak—while The Gambia flows in her verse,as narrow as a whisper,yet wider than a mother’s hug. For its waters are never silent—humming with shouts of traders,drummers, poets, and dreamers,naming...
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Beautifully penned, LDF. Another stellar write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read MoreA black clad leather demon claiming to be the lizard king Mr. Mojo Rising up on stage dancing in the summer rain Doors are infinitely open to perception as he starts to sing While young people bare witness to a world gone...
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I can read the morrison vibes in these verses. A well written Ode! “)
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, M.E. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Just revisited the Olive Stone film The Doors last week. It still holds up. Great! This poem is awesome Damian. The Doors were revolutionary for the few short years they were around. Killer poem.
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Yes, the late Val Kilmer, was able to capture the essence of Jim. He also sang all the concert footage in the film. They were revolutionary indeed. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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I really loved the ending dearest Damian yes powerful words and I love and still love Jim as I shake the cotton from my brain…great write and dedication ❤️
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brenda. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I agree with you wholeheartedly, he was one of a kind. Appreciate you.
Damian
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You capture Jim very well here. Excellent work.
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Thomas. So glad you enjoyed the write my friend. Well thank you, I tried to capture him to the best of my ability. Appreciate you.
Damian
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There was just something about artist of that time that was just magical. Great tribute.
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Nick. So glad you connected with the write my friend. There was something magical indeed. To quote Bob Seger: “Today’s music ain’t got no soul.” Appreciate you.
Damian
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This had the cadence of a song to it. His influence drifting through you, perhaps? What a great ode to your inspiration, my friend
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Well I try, I have my moments. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Still lighting our fire ….
BIG LIKE
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Speak. So glad you connected with the write my friend. That he is, the music of The Doors is timeless. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Brilliantly penned, LDF. Fantastic write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian