Maurice Yvonne Poet Dramatic Monologue

Notes About The Poem

More than seven years ago, having agreed to help my parents I put my career as a stage director on hold. For just over five years now that commitment has become a 24/7 duty I am intent on continuing. Three years ago I lost my father. My mother is bed ridden and tube fed. Even with assistance and paid nurses my mother's needs are so great they occupy my days. I love my mother with all my heart. Recently her dementia has progressed. What I am doing is very difficult and puts one through a series of emotions. I love my friends here and I hope you can indulge me this vent. I find it therapeutic just to write and share it. I am not complaining I have been blessed with a wonderful life. With lots of love, Armand.

 

Caring For My Mother - a Letter To a Loving Friend

I sit here alone...wondering...how much longer this...and in hearing 
the question a silent icy fear blankets my body...the answer would 
come wearing both masks...tragedy...comedy...this is my life. with
freedom comes death...it hangs over me like a Mexican piñata filled 
with chocolate covered blades...so each day firmly slipped into 
neutral I exist...barely a choice to live...so I ask myself...how
did I get here...the answer comes thundering from up above...
a dead poet speaks...son that is the path you chose at your fork 
in the road... you don't argue the truth...you just throw cold water on 
your face...no...you step into a frigid shower...cleanse your thoughts
...stand in defeat happy to feel something even if it is just the pain of 
your nerve endings screaming...soaking wet and naked is the only life 
you presently afford yourself...there is no one to hear your tears...
what little sound they make rolling down your cheeks...they are not 
self pitying but rather wanting...of a loss so deep...what in your own 
self appreciation defined you...you want back your art...it...that so 
often led you back to the promised land...still you are not that hot 
headed fool you once were...you will not stand on the mountain only 
to shatter the tablets with their ten commandments...a cooler head 
prevails...so you think...like a soap opera...these are the days of my
life...I am strong and vibrant...yes I am and I will walk as slowly as I 
must towards my light and yes I will come out the other side a better 
man for this. 

08~01~2015
Armand

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Andrea Dietrich January 31, 2015 at 9:24 PM I see this one is very high on the most popular poems list right now and if I have not faved it, I am doing so now to keep it high. you WILL come out of this,Armand. You are strong and your attitude is so good.

Kp Nunez January 26, 2015 at 12:03 PM Armand, once again I am amazed at how much poignantly sincere you can speak of your feelings and emotions at any stage in your life. Yes, loving the people around us and choosing to dedicate practically our whole self for their well being is honorable, but that doesn't mean we are not visited at times by doubts and frustrations. Wanting something for ourselves and unable to reach it because of our choice does not dehumanize us...rather the opposite, in fact. A toast to you, dear friend! Kim:)

Seren Roberts January 21, 2015 at 12:44 AM Maurice your heart is full of love for your Mother....your loyalty is total.... Your love has no negative thoughts....I salute you.....Seren

Liam Mcdaid January 13, 2015 at 7:02 AM touching beautiful pen maurice congratulations on poem of the day dear pal

Nette Onclaud January 11, 2015 at 1:02 PM laurels to your for the POTD crown, Maurice... a most heartfelt write about your mother.. beautiful.. huggs

Richard Lamoureux January 11, 2015 at 8:49 AM Congratulations on being chosen for poem of the day Maurice.

Valerie Letkeman January 10, 2015 at 8:02 PM A most difficult but loving tribute to the woman who bore you. Blessings.

Maurice Yvonne January 10, 2015 at 7:14 PM Thank you all for your kindness and your support, I feel the richer for it!

Lei Strauss January 10, 2015 at 6:58 PM Congratulations! Well deserved to be POD! :)

Robert Stoner Jr January 10, 2015 at 3:12 PM Maurice congratulations on your heartfelt offering winning Poet Of The Day, well done

Marilyn Williams January 10, 2015 at 1:28 PM Briilliantly composed. I like it.

Ahmad Sajeed Udashkobi January 10, 2015 at 12:26 PM so nice

David Meade January 10, 2015 at 11:07 AM Congrats my dear friend. Much love as you continue your journey of loving care taker. . . .

Carol Eastman January 10, 2015 at 10:31 AM A very touching write that bares the soul. Congratulations on making poem of the day. Clearly a deserving poem!

Mohamed Adel January 10, 2015 at 9:22 AM Good job Maurice, congrats on being poem of the day

Richard Lamoureux January 10, 2015 at 9:19 AM I am sure this experience has made you a better poet. Good for you, loving is important work!

Casarah Nance January 10, 2015 at 8:29 AM Good to see you as poem of the day, You are amazing my friend, lots of love xxx

Eve Roper January 10, 2015 at 8:23 AM Maurice, what a wonderful write, congratulations on poem of the day well deserved. Caring for a loved one would be hard. Blessings & hugs dear friend

Sandra Haight January 10, 2015 at 8:12 AM Armand, back again to say congratulations that your well-deserved poem was chosen as the poem of the day. Such a worthy poem to be in the spotlight so many can read about the wonderful son you are. Hugs, Sandra

Demetrios Trifiatis January 10, 2015 at 7:40 AM A deeply philosophical poem that shows you have perceived glimpses of the eternal! A well-deserved POTD, mon ami, Maurice! Congratulations!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 10, 2015 at 6:30 AM - A poem that touches my heart - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. !!! - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kayod5 Kayode January 10, 2015 at 6:08 AM This really worths this honour,congrats Armand...huggs

Jan Allison January 10, 2015 at 4:15 AM Am so delighted to see this showcased as poem of the day - reading this for the third time my heart goes out to you my friend - sheer respect and admiration for all you do and the personal sacrifice you have made... for love:-)Hugs hugs love you :-) Jan xxx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 10, 2015 at 3:55 AM :) this is a wow write... :) thanks much for sharing and God bless you always.. hugs and hugs.. :)!

Joe Maverick January 10, 2015 at 1:46 AM Best wishes to you Maurice, life has its ends, and we do not always know what outcomes will be, I applaud you in this situation, and would only say be as ready for any possibility in the future..'

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