AWOL neurons no longer fire
The lost pathway remains unknown
Life’s road signs point out senseless names
As flight from reality soars.
The evening mist covers his thoughts
Within the confines of a mind
That deserted him years ago
Vacated without his consent.
Ancient memories ignite him
Along names and places once seen
On the map of a shadow life
Waiting for the direction back.
Author notes
This is about my husband, who had a cerebral hemorraghe and no longer remembers many things. He knows me, but is uncertain at times at who I am. Tonight I was Mom.
A contest entry
- A metaphorical message to the missing by Dienush.
750 points, ended February 19, 2007, 18 entries
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Comments
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This poem is certainly very well written and it made me think of many things. Thanks for your explanation. I'm sorry to hear about it though. Thank you for entering my contest.
~Diana -
oh wow...i'm very sorry to hear that
this is a very heartfelt write. also, very well written for something that touches you personally day after day (i can't write those sorts of things well).
best of luck in the contest, take care.
gracie
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I'm so sorry , this must be hard on you . Storm
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