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A Memory Not Forgotten

It’s like talking to an infant No response, not even an expression They stare at you, but they can’t see you It takes everything they know, but slow They see what you say, it hangs in the air Before it’s heard it disintegrates on a prayer Locked in a body devoid of memory Peering through eyes bright with night A friend you know A husband you knew, or a wife too They are here now, yet they are not Loved ones, they are loved Always loved and never forgotten Even when they’ve gone Even then... Jan 2014

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Date: 7/29/2014 6:20:00 PM
Congratulations Mark, Awesome free verse poem...Linda
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Date: 7/21/2014 2:35:00 AM
Great win Mark!..congrats..and thanku for your words on my write!
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Date: 7/20/2014 11:55:00 PM
Very wonderful verse Mark!congrats on ur big win!
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Date: 7/20/2014 12:20:00 PM
Mark, congrats on the win. Troubling poem, well written, leaving the reader to follow the last line.....wherever.
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Date: 7/20/2014 12:52:00 AM
heart-wrenching with beautiful lines,, i like the unfinished last line, mark... congrats and huggs on your fantastic win!
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Mark Trichet
Date: 7/20/2014 3:39:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it Nette. I enjoy reading your poetry immensely. It means a lot to me. Hugs back.
Date: 7/19/2014 9:23:00 PM
gosh, is this about alzheimers? that is how it appears to me. That is such a sad disease and this poem certainly would capture the feeling we get talking to those broken souls. Congrats on your win. A very fine job.
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Mark Trichet
Date: 7/20/2014 1:39:00 AM
My mother's dear friend had Alzheimers and died as a result a few years ago. I guess I took it to heart and wrote it straight from there. Many thanks for your kind words and nice to meet you too!
Date: 7/19/2014 5:10:00 PM
Fine win Mark... Congrats! Verlena
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Mark Trichet
Date: 7/20/2014 1:36:00 AM
Thankyou Verlena for taking the time to read it.
Date: 7/19/2014 5:07:00 PM
I liked this from the very first time I read it; you express the subject so well without overstating it...I've had a quick peek at a couple of your other poems and I really think you have a special talent - congrats on your win in my contest! :)
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Mark Trichet
Date: 7/20/2014 1:34:00 AM
Thanks Charlotte for your very kind words and hosting the contest. much appreciated
Date: 7/19/2014 4:25:00 PM
Way to go ....Congrats..Sara
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Mark Trichet
Date: 7/20/2014 1:32:00 AM
Thanks Sara

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