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A Wife of Someone (Dementia)

Thoughts of who she was has long faded in darkness unknowing in her mind.... a day drifts in isolation a silent cry of her love echoes through empty hallways tormented within her walls of white satin her eyes search unknowing in her mind.... a day drifts in isolation in a room of still shadows conversation dances free tormented within her walls of white satin her eyes search footsteps of her family arrive in a dream of yesterday in a room of still shadows conversation dances free a silent cry of her love echoes through empty hallways footsteps of her family arrive in a dream yesterday thoughts of who she was has long faded in darkness

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/8/2010 12:52:00 PM
This lovely piece captures the sadness reality and mystery of what appears a terrible thing !
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Date: 8/7/2010 10:58:00 PM
There are so many people who live in the shadows of lives that were once so full and meaningful, Rick. Progress is being made on determining the causes of dementia and developing treatments to prolong clarity. In my hospice work, I have encountered many people like this woman. A strikingly realistic portrayal of dementia. Love, Carolyn
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