Smudge130

poetry and short stories 1 Minute

Quadrille #130

Written for #dverse quadrille 130 where we are given the word smudge.

Having lost two uncles to dementia some years ago. The idea of losing somebody in this way really close upsets me.

Another smudge,

on my heart,

Over iced tea,

Under burnt,

 orange sunset.

Smudge 130 on,

This breaking heart,

 dementia stealing,

Another sunset story,

Over iced lemon tea.

Smudge 130,

The last burnt,

Orange sunset story,

 Your dementia,

Takes you to,

Live with the fairies.

© rogleach 14/06/2021

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26 thoughts on “Smudge130”

  3. It is so sad when dementia and Alzheimer’s smudges the memory of our loved one. So sorry for your family members memory loss! You did a great job with the prompt.

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  5. Condolences on your uncles, Rog. When dementia takes a person it is like they’ve been captured and taken to another place. You’ve brought that painfulness to light here very sensitively.

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  9. A difficult situation to deal with and write about. It is heartbreaking – your poem reflects it so well, dementia does steal.

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  13. Heart-wrenching piece. I’m so sorry for the pain it has caused you and your family. Such a horrible disease. I appreciate your openness in sharing.

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