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She recalls the past, so very clearly
Dates and times on which they’d occur
Memories are all she has, kept close
But this day, with me, is simply a blur
She laughs, about times, of long ago
Recalls moments, when life was hard
Until reality greets her, once again
And quickly, she puts up her guard
Refusing to let go, of all she holds dear
Oh, how she wants these moments to last
But I watch, as the days slip by, quicker now
As she stares, out the windows, of the past
November Writing Prompt – Windows to the past – Day 21/30
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Pete said:
Your writing evokes thoughts of my daily life
the life of being unable to hold on to simple thoughts
the life of trying to capture a wisp of smoke
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Dorinda Duclos said:
My goodness, Pete, that is extremely poetic. I journeyed over to your blog to find out more about you, and I am now following. You are indeed a fascinating human being 🙂
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thereluctantpoet said:
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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thereluctantpoet said:
Really super piece, Dorinda!! Loved your topic, title and last line!! So warm and heartfelt!!
xoxoxo
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks, Chuck. So many of my friend’s have been touched by family members with dementia/Alzheimer’s, I felt the need for that post.
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AdnamaMarais.wordpress.com said:
A tinge of sadness, perhaps regret.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
The piece is about dementia. Always sadness 😦 Thank you for reading.
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AdnamaMarais.wordpress.com said:
You are Welcome 🙂
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Emma Beane said:
Beautiful work…
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Emma.
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