No one gives you lessons in how to not feel sad.
We're never taught to deal with loss and grief
Complacency just starts to masks how life's turned really bad,
the life you knew now rendered to a thief.
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A great poem dedicated to people affected by dementia. Very touching and thought provoking. 'It starts by making simple moves Forgetting this and that A name, a place, a reason why, where did I put my hat? '.. is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Lodigiana a equally sad and poignant poem on that most difficult subject for any poetess to tackle that of Dementia. And your poem is a more than a worthy read on the matter. Five stars awarded and so deserved. I wish you well and of course, all the cherished loved ones around you too. Shaun.x.
Wonderful poem...Your way of describing dementia is overwhelming