-A Sad Side

A good man of great stature 
A presence so strong
Head of a company, head of the family
The place he belonged

Now he sits in a care home
A toy cat cradled in his arms
Imprisoned  in his own mind
Void of worry or harm

Life is a blessing that is true
Yet is tainted with such a sad side 
Like the sufferers of devastating dementia 
Victims of the Long Goodbye!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Peck Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 8:51 AM
It is such a sad way to end one's life. I see it in various stages every day. They're really supposed to be in the "desert willow" bldg, but it's full. I wish they would find a cure for this cruel illness. Thank you for writing about it.
M  Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Indeed it is a very sad way to end a life! I wonder if there will ever be a cure….l hope so! Debx
Edmonds  Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Deb, this reminds me of how my mother suffered from dementia, I wrote a poem in memory of her called Mother and Dementia, it’s a terrible thing to watch someone go through… Beryl x
M  Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 2:35 PM
It is Belle (sorry Beryl) so used to calling you Belle ….its a cruel disease! Debx
Ashley Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Dear Deb, your poem is so very poignant. An intimate glimpse into the sad side of aging and dementia. Your last line is gut wrenching for the person affected by dementia, and for family and friends devastated in its prolonged grieving process. A gem so tenderly expressed. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
M  Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Susan thankyou for such a gracious comment…..l truly value your thoughts always! Debx
Vaso Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Sentiments I can surely relate too, great poem!
M  Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Hi Arthur….always nice seeing your name and reading your comment! Thanks…Debx
Sands Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM
This is so sad and you described this perfectly! Well done. Blessings :)
M  Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Thankyou Heidi…..appreciate your kind comment! Debx
Bauer Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 12:13 PM
this is sad, indeed, deb! i live your last sentence very much...
M  Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Hi Ilene….lovely to see you….glad you liked this poem! Thanks my friend Debx
Narain Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Touching poem. Dimentia causes havoc in life. Hope things are going well.
M  Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Thankyou so much kind Jay! All good for me….hope you are also well? Debx
Cunningham Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Something that we've all experienced with family members Deb, it's heartbreaking. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
M  Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Oh there you are Thomas….back from the jet setting lifestyle hehe! I hope you had the best time my friend! Where you off to next? Thanks Marmite Man! Debx
Bowring Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Dear Deb, this is such a touching poem from your caring heart. It’s so well written and many will relate to it. That’s one of the wonderful things about your beautiful poetry - contained amongst its poetic lines are always heartfelt, compassionate reality. True to life. It’s always a pleasure to read as they make you reflect. ‘ The victims of the long goodbye’ is so poignant. Thank you for sharing. Hugs and blessings xx
M  Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Oh dear Christina you always boost my confidence with your lovely kind complimentary comments. I know my poems are pretty simple and basically written so l am always surprised when l get a comment like yours. So thankyou so much….Debx
Brotherton Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Hugs to you, my sister Deb.
M  Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Hi Brother Jerry…..have you missed me hehe??!!
Lane Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 6:53 AM
What a sad reminder of the cruelty inflicted on the person and family when it makes its appearance. You ok, Deb?
M  Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Hey Lin ….yes all good my friend! Soupmail! Debx
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