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Lost To Dementia

Night of the Dark Soul, shadows infiltrate the gap between self and oblivion. Your mind's a fogy dysfunctional place, under constant siege; fighting delusion. As reality morphs into a dream, all your memories start to slip away. And who you were is lost to dementia, for confusion lurks behind every thought. Hope is depleted; only time exists, and your frightened heart cries out for a friend.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/13/2018 10:02:00 AM

Wow - A FAVE for me, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/13/2018 11:10:00 AM

Thanks so much Line, your visits are always appreciated. Emile.

Sharon Gulley

Date: 5/26/2015 1:20:00 PM

Some what speechless, don't know what to say. This hits so close to home for me for my mother, suffers from dementia and this write was spot on what I see her suffer with. A deep introspective touch for me and an emotionally sad one. Thanks for sharing Emile. This helped to remind me how important of a friend for her I can and need to be.....Sharon G.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2015 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Sharon, your words mean a lot to me. Emile.

Funom Makama

Date: 4/20/2015 8:47:00 AM

Wow! This is without a doubt a 7. I am so voracious for more of your lines right now and I definitely will come by to enjoy the bliss of your words.

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/20/2015 9:16:00 AM

Thanks so much Funom, I appreciate your visit and kind words. Emile.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 4/19/2015 6:30:00 AM

You've done a magnificent job here mate. Good onya.

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/19/2015 7:28:00 AM

Thanks Scott, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/18/2015 4:44:00 AM

Having a loved one go through this is almost as difficult as on them. A very moving piece you have penned Emile. 7

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/18/2015 8:09:00 AM

Thanks Connie, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Nandita Das

Date: 4/17/2015 11:45:00 PM

Such a beautiful write. As always...

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/18/2015 8:07:00 AM

Thanks Nandita, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/17/2015 4:22:00 PM

It is so sad to see and hope one day they can find a cure for memory issues. It breaks the heart to see the health decline. A very touching write. love phyl

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/18/2015 8:06:00 AM

Thanks Phyllis, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/17/2015 2:07:00 PM

Hit home with me Emile - mum has memory issues but not dementia but seeing some of the people in the care home - oh how my heart breaks - a powerful write:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/18/2015 8:05:00 AM

Thanks Jan, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Tonytocaa Camacho

Date: 4/17/2015 10:51:00 AM

So touching so sad,hopefully one day they'll be a breakthrough to this deadly disease that affects many people and their families Emile,thanks for this subject that needs to be spoken about more often ..tonytocaa

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/17/2015 12:09:00 PM

Thanks Tonytocaa, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/17/2015 10:29:00 AM

A poem that really hits the heart, Emile. We are seeing this happen to some in our group, and it is sad. Also, recently, two lost to Alzheimer's. So well-written. 7+Fav. Sandra

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/17/2015 12:08:00 PM

Thanks Sandra, your comments are always welcome. Emile.

Anna Hopper

Date: 4/17/2015 9:26:00 AM

Such a heartbreaking reality and poem. Lovely flow! A7

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/17/2015 9:56:00 AM

Thanks Anna, your support is appreciated. Emile.