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Between Two Shades of Night

Memories linger
Repeated..
Between two shades of night..

Another day gone, sunset dark
Years ago - hours ago
   the same
      ...two shades of night

A new day, sunlight
Another smile
One more mile
Left again to fight
Between two shades of night

Donna Jones, for granny gran....my mother in law...so sick...and also suffers 
                          with moderate Alzheimer's .......God bless all who do....

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Shadow Hamilton

Date: 1/16/2015 7:20:00 PM

sensitively written Donna love her while you can hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/23/2014 9:28:00 AM

I enjoyed rereading this one. How is your Gran?

Elaine George

Date: 6/30/2014 8:54:00 PM

You have so simply captured the devasting effects of Alzheimer's, Donna. I will pray for your mother-in-law. bfn Your friend in poetry, Elaine

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/30/2014 2:56:00 PM

I liked to think if I didn't remember it, it couldn't be too important & laugh at myself until one time, I actually at dusk [I see worse at dusk] got all turned around and didn't know which direction was home! PETRIFYING! [Have GPS NOW!] BIG BIG hugs so hard! Light & Love

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/21/2014 12:46:00 AM

I came by to read this again, someone this poem just resonates with me!!!! :)

Donna Jones
Date: 6/23/2014 8:16:00 AM

Thank you Arthur....very much....

Donna Jones
Date: 6/23/2014 8:15:00 AM

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/19/2014 8:14:00 PM

Glad to here things are improving, let me know when you post a new poem. Hugs Rick.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/18/2014 9:32:00 AM

Dropping by to say hi, I hope all is well with you Donna.

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 12:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Richard...gave me a smile today to see you had stopped by....things are getting better....

Carl Fraser

Date: 6/16/2014 1:19:00 PM

My prayers are with you and granny gran, chin up Donna Gods got her in his hands, blessings Carl

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 12:08:00 PM

Thank you Carl. Very much appreciated...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/28/2014 11:00:00 AM

passing through to greet you, donns.. how is everything?.. stay well.. huggs

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 12:07:00 PM

:-) getting better....thanks for your encouragement nett....

Vincent Flannery

Date: 5/23/2014 7:15:00 PM

May God Bless her and all her loved ones in this difficult times. Know she is in our prayers. Such a beautiful piece that I enjoyed so much. Always enjoy your work so much Donna. Sorry so long in visiting.. Wishing you only the best and God's strength. Take care

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 12:02:00 PM

Hey Vincent....good to see ya....and thank you for your kind words...hope all is well with you

Lena Emp

Date: 5/23/2014 12:40:00 AM

Until we see the sun shine, we could still hope for a better day and don't give up because everyday is a miracle. I prayed too that your mother in law will get well soon.

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 11:35:00 AM

Dear Lena....thank you so much....

David Williams

Date: 5/22/2014 6:32:00 AM

Donna I like this a lot....David

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 11:34:00 AM

Thank you David......I appreciate your visit..a lot:-)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/20/2014 1:00:00 PM

donns!.. hope you are well while taking care of your mom-in-law.. prayers for the family!.. huggs

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 11:32:00 AM

:-) :-) ...thank you sweetie

Paul Callus

Date: 5/19/2014 5:24:00 PM

You show a lot of sensitivity in this write, Donna. Can well relate..my mum was the same, but only in her later stages of life. "two shades of night" is the pivot of this poem. // paul

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 11:31:00 AM

Thank you Paul for your kind visit...and God bless...

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/18/2014 2:57:00 AM

A wonderful dedication. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 11:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Ravi....

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/11/2014 1:30:00 PM

i can relate, donns... keep your chin up!.. blessing and huggs!

Donna Jones
Date: 6/19/2014 11:28:00 AM

Thank you sweet nett....all is getting better....shall see ya round more now...:-)

Richard Palmer

Date: 5/9/2014 7:49:00 PM

nice write Donna,,praying for you granny gran

Donna Jones
Date: 5/9/2014 11:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Richard.....I'm touched..really

Justin Bordner

Date: 5/6/2014 1:19:00 PM

A very smart and nerve touching metaphor Donna, " Between two shades of night..." it really takes me to an intimidating depth of vulnerability. At least meaning remains in experience. Godspeed toGranny Gran, with respect, J.A.B.

Donna Jones
Date: 5/9/2014 9:14:00 PM

Thank you much Justin.....mean's a lot....

Ken Carroll

Date: 5/1/2014 11:07:00 PM

A sensitive and wonderful tribute write Donna..Stay blessed!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/9/2014 9:09:00 PM

Thank you very much ken....appreciate it...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/1/2014 2:00:00 PM

So sorry for your Gran. My grandma had Alzheimers but for her it was probably one of the few times in life she experienced peace. She became very child like. I enjoyed your poem Donna. Hugs Rick

Donna Jones
Date: 5/9/2014 8:56:00 PM

Thank you Richard.....yes family suffers the most sadness I think.....all we can do is be here and have patience...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/29/2014 3:52:00 PM

love the the double-entendre approach, donns!.... how this captures the moment you speak of is deep and introspective.. love it!.. miss ya!/.. huggs

Donna Jones
Date: 5/9/2014 8:53:00 PM

Hey nett....thanks for the nice visit...I sure miss you all too...still hanging in there....and trying to get back to semi normal