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DISAPPEARING

One night I fell and began to disappear Also disappearing were things I held dear No chance to choose in the words spoken Now it's only my heart that is broken. This wasn't done in anger, only haste. Forgetting that yesterday, this was my space. No time to wonder of hurt this might cause. No time to give a more thoughtful pause. My life became one of give or sell. Simply because one night I fell and became a person of less consequence If I disappear, will they sense my absence Books, paintings, moments in time all things I loved that once were mine. disappearing with so little care. Please handle gently: my memories are there.

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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 12/28/2023 8:51:00 PM

An awesome personal poem expressing it so creatively. i have a poem too of when i fell unposted yet so it reminded me of the helpless hurting feel of it. kudos and i hope you recovered by now . ..>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<^^^^^^^^~~~~~~~ plz also read and comment my newest poem too.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/20/2023 9:59:00 AM

A sadness, almost inconsolable...how could they not ask you? respect your feelings? My oh my...makes we want to move and leave no forwarding address. LOL I hope you are recovering and settling in to a much different lifestyle. May your inspiration heal along with your hip, and feelings. hugs! :)

Ann Peck
Date: 1/3/2024 3:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, Linda. I know--it's inconceivable, but true.You probably don't have to worry...unless you have a family member with a dictator complex :) I'm getting used to this place and making friends, so it's going to be OK. Thanks for your concern!

Charles Messina

Date: 12/19/2023 4:49:00 AM

Dear Ann, first of all. I am so sorry you fell and broke your hip. I hope you are feeling better. It must be hard living in a retirement place and losing your so much, car house, jewelry...feeding the animals. Hang in there, dear friend. We hope we can inspire to keep up your wonderful poetry. Sending healing prayers. Hugs Charlie

Ann Peck
Date: 1/27/2024 6:01:00 PM

You're so kind, Charles. Thank you so much for your comments and prayers. I'll bf OK.

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 12/5/2023 12:57:00 PM

Hi Ann, I am so happy to see you posting back on PS :-) I had wondered where you were. I read your replies here to others and am so sorry to hear that you fell, and what you are now going through. (Please) feel free to soup mail me anytime, if you need to talk. Sending healing hugs to you my friend. Anne xox

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/3/2023 4:47:00 PM

Something so poignant in your lines, especially 'became a person of less consequence' - I have felt overlooked too so that resonated with me, and also loved your closing lines~

Gary Radice

Date: 11/30/2023 12:15:00 PM

I sense so much loss here Ann. Am I right in thinking because you fell you have had to part with treasured possessions / memories as a sad consequence? The last line is so poignant. It's great to see you writing back at The Soup. Cheers - Gary

Ann Peck
Date: 11/30/2023 1:41:00 PM

Yes. I broke my hip when I fell. I have an authoritarian daughter in law :) and she convinced the family I mustn't live alone. so I'm at a retirement place with assisted living. I can walk with a walker. And everything was given away or sold while I was in hospital. I did agree my two dogs should go to a rescue place, but had no say in anything else. Car, house, furniture all sold, as well as clothes, jewelry, books, etc. It's very sad. I miss the wild animals I fed the most :) Thanks for your comments. I'm having trouble finding inspiration right now.

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/29/2023 1:00:00 PM

I'm sorry you fell and hurt yourself Ann. Its a shame you had to depart with the life you had. The bright side is, now you are healing physically and you are back among your friends who have missed your presence and your poetry:) Great to see you posting!!!!

Ann Peck
Date: 11/30/2023 2:17:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel.It just shows how unpredictable life is. I'm glad to be back; now, if only I would get inspired!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/29/2023 11:35:00 AM

so sad, but something that happens far too often. i can understand how you feel and it's heart-breaking. well said, ann...

Ann Peck
Date: 11/30/2023 1:08:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. Yes, I believe it does happen often. I've recently talked to an elderly lady who had the same experience.

Silent One

Date: 11/29/2023 11:04:00 AM

I can feel the angst in your words..nice rhymes in your poem.. i can feel the pain and there is no pain like loss..

Ann Peck
Date: 11/30/2023 2:24:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One. I keep thinking it's only things. I am probably most upset that they would think it OK to do it.