Dementia

Inevitable happenings Old age ushers All sorts of pain Awkward movement Cloudy second childhood Forgetfulness Body in decline Constipated feelings Too much flatulence Out of shape torso Awkward motor response Cracks and flaws unmask Fear insinuates Rigid obstinate ways Dementia seizes Hollow men Hollow straws Only death can save Notice now You do not know Even your self Life is first magic entrance Then a comedic play Finally forced tragic exit God is gracious Kindly reveals to man Tells a fool he's a fool Leon Enriquez 31 August 2014 Singapore

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/4/2014 9:14:00 PM

An excellent description of Dementia. My late Father was diagnosed with PreSenile Dementia, but by the time of his passing, he was exhibiting all of the symptoms of full-blown, Alzheimer's Disease. I believe it's the scariest of all diseases and it kills the slowest.

Leon Enriquez
Date: 11/4/2014 10:30:00 PM

Dear ML: Yes, I think so too. In fact, I wrote this poem after observing many old folks with this disease in various stages. Lately, there's been a lot if talk about our ageing population in Singapore. All my best wishes, Leon.

Mario De Paz

Date: 9/1/2014 8:48:00 AM

Dementia is a tragedy which needs understanding and a lots of love from people around who suffers it. Even in dementia love has a role

Leon Enriquez
Date: 9/3/2014 9:21:00 AM

Dear Mario: Thank you for your comments. Yes, dementia is really a difficult burden to deal with, both personally and to the family circle. Leon