Sabrina Millicent Poet Lyric

Anacreontic Verse

 My last wet tears 
stain the starlit sky 
in cold frosted shades
As tangible fears
awaken  sleeping    
 distant memories 
of aged hidden pain
 These mortified eyes  
don't recall the tales 
 my children now tell  
of my past sad sins
In my dire defence 
 lasting episodes 
of assembling joy 
never did escape 
parent's cutting lips
A pale memory
fades in present days 
I don't remember 
teen tornado years
My acts of dark hate
left deep open scars 
ones that never healed
I long to rewind  
 grains of quicksand time
learn the art of love
perhaps forgiveness 
will thrive when I’m gone.

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Edward Ebbs January 31, 2024 at 5:56 AM Heartfelt, sadly there are no redo, but understanding, love and forgiveness is the beginning of a new person. Thank you for sharing and reaching out. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Congrats! Sabrina Millicent January 31, 2024 at 12:56 PM Thanks Edward for your kind words. I’m glad you understood the story of my poem as when I was writing it I thought it might be confusing to readers. Sorry you and your wife experienced cognitive issues for both your parents. Thanks for being open it means a lot. Edward Ebbs January 31, 2024 at 7:35 AM I understand Sabrina, my wife and I lost our parents a few years ago, my dad had dementia, and her mom had Alzheimer’s. For us it was difficult to see them fade away. It was heart wrenching. Do not forget to take care of you. ?? Sabrina Millicent January 31, 2024 at 5:59 AM Thank you I liked the form and did it from the perspective of my father who is losing his memory and doesn't recall parts of his life. I really enjoyed the contest and I appreciate the recognition it means a lot to me.