Daisy Tyrrell Poet Blank verse

Dementia

My dear children don’t bother coming to pray or mourn
Whether it’s the hottest sunset or frosted dawn
You were supposed to be my kids and help my struggle
Living with dementia made life a puzzle 

Throughout all my senior life you were never there
When inheritance was involved you seemed to care
You couldn’t shed a tear, not one to spare
For your own mother who raised you with love and care

What selfish sons you were 
Knowing my condition it didn’t occur
You just left me in a rocking chair 
To writher away and die in despair

Although you are still my only love
I’m a blessed angel who watches from above

I’m the milky clouds that blow
I’m the diamond glints in the snow
I’m in each drop of rain
And in every ounce of pain

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Susan Gentry June 25, 2018 at 8:33 PM Oh my. Congratulations on your win with this sad, well-written poem. Heartbreaking but so true.

Faraz Ajmal June 24, 2018 at 8:19 AM It is a really sad and heartfelt write, you are absolutely right, parents are sincair with us, they care for us but mostly the children are only involved in parents as long as they need them, once they are independent, they think that our parents are a burden on us and want to get rid of them as early as possible, your poem describe the abandonment really beautifully. Many congratulations on your well deserved win in the contest, it sure was a joy to read, good luck

Line Gauthier June 24, 2018 at 5:42 AM Wow, Daisy. Congrats on your well deserved win. A FAVE for me.

Eve Roper June 23, 2018 at 8:31 PM Congratulations ,Daisy, on a great win.. . Hugs Eve ~`*

Laura Breidenthal November 10, 2017 at 8:09 PM This one broke my heart, Daisy. I am intrigued, particularly by that last stanza. Another great piece! Always, Laura

John Fleming November 4, 2017 at 7:09 AM An emotive piece of writing, Daisy. Dark, but, in many ways...strangely beautiful. Pleased to make your acquaintance! :) john Daisy Tyrrell November 4, 2017 at 2:58 PM thankyou x

Line Gauthier November 3, 2017 at 7:29 PM Wow - very touchy subjects. Well crafted poem.

Kevin Shaw October 31, 2017 at 5:16 PM Hello Daisy, A very powerful poem of sadness and bitterness. I don't know if your story is based on fact or fiction, but I suspect to a lot of people is very real. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem, kind regards, Kevin