Dementia

Parts missing; untangling ethereal strands. - - - - - - - (C) John C Michaels, 27 August 2017

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/2/2017 11:30:00 AM

Such a powerful yet delicately stated, intriguing and compelling write John. Absolutely astute and beautifully expressed. Your write sparkles on a sad subject. Fantastic poetry..

Paul Callus

Date: 8/29/2017 9:21:00 AM

Short, but very thought provoking. Dementia is more common than I ever cared to admit, and it's something that I fear in old age! // paul

John Michaels
Date: 9/1/2017 7:09:00 AM

Agreed, as age creeps up me, worries for this and other degenerative diseases concern me more and more. Thanks for your comments, Paul. Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/28/2017 5:36:00 PM

this is very interesting. It's thought provoking! Great way to portray this sad illness.

John Michaels
Date: 9/1/2017 7:09:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea - was just trying to encapsulate the tragedy as succinctly as possible. Regards, John.

Janis Thompson

Date: 8/27/2017 1:07:00 PM

A very sad ending to life. Pray for them. Abrupt and meaningful write.

John Michaels
Date: 8/27/2017 6:52:00 PM

Certainly not the end I would wish for :( Thank you for your comments! Regards, John.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/27/2017 7:15:00 AM

- Excellent - A terrible disease, John - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Michaels
Date: 8/27/2017 6:51:00 PM

Agreed, so tragic to lose the very core of what makes you, *you*. So, so sad! Regards, John.