Saturday, March 12, 2022

Dementia Daze Comments

Rating: 5.0

Far away from a familiar reality
In some recurring nightmare
Of paralyzing inertia
My mind empties its armoires
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Simone Harriman
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Sochukwu Ivye 06 December 2023

This evocative poem delves into disorientation and introspection, painting a vivid picture of emotional turbulence. The yearning for home and the unraveling of thoughts create a powerful exploration of inner struggles in a surreal landscape.

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Bri Edwards 17 July 2022

five stars here, from me.

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Bri Edwards 17 July 2022

While I'm swallowed alive in catacombs Etherised thoughts tangle, blur, and decay From no-one to no-where to nothing'

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Bri Edwards 17 July 2022

'Familiar eyes me defiantly' Hmm? What does this mean? It seems some word(s) is/are missing.

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LeeAnn Azzopardi 17 April 2022

I lost my Mum to dementia I truly understand this poem Bravo!

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A thorough investigation of the effects of dementia, and fantastic poem. Loved the exquisite way of presentation.

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Bri Edwards 17 April 2022

[cont.] Now, nearly age 74, I put cartons of milk where they belong, in the broom closet (a lie) . Oh . I can (almost) feel the DAYS of my D-Daze coming on. : (

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Bri Edwards 17 April 2022

Perhaps YOU, my friend, ARE demented? : ) About 4 years ago, around age 69, I found myself about to 'return' a carton of milk to a cabinet (true) . [cont.] ...

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Bri Edwards 17 April 2022

You've supplied me with a description of this poem (sort of) : 'Nothing makes any sense' I wonder how accurately and how often the poem reflects the 'feel' of dementia, IF one can feel it. bri ; (

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Bri Edwards 17 April 2022

Did you know? 'A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.' (3rd definition I found for 'armoire') bri ;)

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David Desantis 04 April 2022

What an amazing poem. Very sad though. Dementia is something I've always feared. This really captures the loneliness of it as one eventually becomes lost in their own soul.

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Tango 13 March 2022

Sounds just like the dreams I have

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Simone Harriman

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