Leon Enriquez Poet Free verse

Dementia

Inevitable happenings
Old age ushers
All sorts of pain


Awkward movement
Cloudy second childhood
Forgetfulness


Body in decline
Constipated feelings
Too much flatulence


Out of shape torso
Awkward motor response
Cracks and flaws unmask


Fear insinuates
Rigid obstinate ways
Dementia seizes


Hollow men
Hollow straws
Only death can save


Notice now
You do not know
Even your self


Life is first magic entrance
Then a comedic play
Finally forced tragic exit


God is gracious
Kindly reveals to man
Tells a fool he's a fool




Leon Enriquez
31 August 2014
Singapore

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M. L. Kiser November 4, 2014 at 9:14 PM An excellent description of Dementia. My late Father was diagnosed with PreSenile Dementia, but by the time of his passing, he was exhibiting all of the symptoms of full-blown, Alzheimer's Disease. I believe it's the scariest of all diseases and it kills the slowest. Leon Enriquez November 4, 2014 at 10:30 PM Dear ML: Yes, I think so too. In fact, I wrote this poem after observing many old folks with this disease in various stages. Lately, there's been a lot if talk about our ageing population in Singapore. All my best wishes, Leon.

Mario De Paz September 1, 2014 at 8:48 AM Dementia is a tragedy which needs understanding and a lots of love from people around who suffers it. Even in dementia love has a role Leon Enriquez September 3, 2014 at 9:21 AM Dear Mario: Thank you for your comments. Yes, dementia is really a difficult burden to deal with, both personally and to the family circle. Leon