If You Listen Closely

Nothing is as important as being present In your own life. But for some, Life sometimes becomes submerged Beneath the dark waters of a secret place, No longer able to remember the past, Incapable of holding on to the present. And sometimes, On a quiet night, If you listen closely, You might hear those old imprisoned souls Screaming in silence That life is a hell of a thing To happen to a person. Author's note: This is for a couple of friends who are struggling with early-onset dementia.