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Boarding Lost Ships Into Vast Unknown Seas

Boarding Lost Ships Into Vast Unknown Seas

Taking lost ships into vast, unknown seas
sadly, with dark black sails set to full mast;
sailing forth despite many urgent pleas
to hold onto precious memories past.

Gone, heartfelt treasures one holds deep and dear
like wisps of smoke in a swirling whirlwind;
struggling against depression and great fear
of that deep abyss waiting at the end.

Midnight waves arrive to wash life's slate clean
with a silent blink they exist no more;
so like grass, no longer vast, lush and green
soon ahead will be just an empty shore!

Tried, shooting vanishing ships full of holes
rescue memories before they are gone;
but those long shot volleys, take heavy tolls
and cut deep into these old fragile bones.

Robert J. Lindley, 9-16-2017
Rhyme , subject (The Ravages of Alzheimers )


Note- The unknown , the horrors ones mind can conjure up are all there waiting for the time when clear mind has eroded into a weakened state and life's memories vanish to be replaced by those imagine horrors. The greater the mind's capacity for imagination, the greater and more horrible the terrors.

Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017

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Lynn Marie Date: 9/18/2017 7:10:00 PM A powerful piece vividly conveying the terror that one feels. There is a lot of strength in your words that will help to spread understanding so no one suffers alone. A remarkable poignant write Robert. you are a gifted writer, a great pleasure to read. a fave... many blessings to you Login to Reply

James Edward Lee Sr. Date: 9/17/2017 4:51:00 PM Great write!! Robert, You are so right, we do not choose what we forget. I had a father in law whom died due to complications to Dementia. And I was co-caregiver. I'm not a fan of it at all. It's hard for both the person and the caregivers. Again be blessed you and yours. Wonderful words. James :D Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 9/17/2017 12:32:00 AM Robert such clever and powerful words describing such a horrible state of mind. I wrote about this subject not as well as you, Remember Me In Your Memories. Truly one of the best writes I've read all year. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 9/17/2017 5:47:00 AM Thank you Michael. I read your fine poem on the subject and you did a wonderful job of showing the great sorrow this disease brings into our lives.

Maria Williams Date: 9/16/2017 11:58:00 PM I feel the fear Robert and I have witnessed first hand the devastating effects of Dementia on family members. Please check out the amazing cure that Charlottes Web CBD Oil has to offer. I have sent you a soup mail on this, but maybe you did not read it? You are truly an amazing poet, and as I have told you before one of the Best on this site. This is an amazing poem, powerful and poignant, and definitely one for the Fave List. Thanks for sharing....Maria xx Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 9/17/2017 5:46:00 AM Thank you Maria, I will check it out today. I think I may have read your soupmail about it but forgot to act upon it. I hope people understand, we do not get to choose what we forget.

Janice Canerdy Date: 9/16/2017 7:46:00 PM Powerful, well-written piece, Robert! Janice Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 9/17/2017 5:45:00 AM Thank you Janice. I will check it out today. I think I may have read your soupmail about it but forgot to act upon it. I hope people understand, we do not get to choose what we forget.

Kevin Shaw Date: 9/16/2017 6:37:00 PM A strong piece of work Robert, a difficult subject to relay. I cannot comprehend the fear of forgetting who you are,or was and that loved ones become strangers. Thank you for posting your poem, kind regards, Kevin Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 9/17/2017 5:42:00 AM Thank you Kevin. Thoughts on the looming darkness to come , invade even before they finally do arrive.