Mystic Rose Rose Poet Narrative

Donald and Violet

In their mid eighties, they no longer worry about the fashion 
his biggest worry is will she walk away from the bathtub again 
she sleeps all day he rides his bike, checks in,  now and then 
but most of the time he just rides with a memory of gumption
She has dementia he has courage, atop of that God's grace 
Donald wears a cardboard square on his chest stuck with scotch tape
on it is a hand drawn syringe showing that he has had the vaccine 
his blue eyes are alert, "my friend made this for me" he's in shape   
"because I lost the receipt to my second vaccine"  I see his gleam 
She has dementia, he has courage, atop of that God's grace ...
"I was at the legion they had a DJ and we purchased some lunch 
he smiles we listen,  "soon you'll need a passport Don, goodluck  
"Yes I know " he says, then he drives away,  scared, I got a hunch 
Once we were euchre buddies laughing, today just small talk  
She has dementia he has courage, atop of that God's grace.

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Quoth Theraven September 15, 2021 at 9:59 PM Mystic Rose Rose, 'She has dementia he has courage, atop of that God's grace.' Deeply touching telling of those in a slow loss. Beauty still found in the days of an encroaching stranger. -Richard

Anne-Lise Andresen September 15, 2021 at 11:54 AM - "She has dementia, he has courage" ... together they live a life that needs a lot of courage, strength, understanding, patience and love - A lovely poem, Vie Rose :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus September 15, 2021 at 9:30 AM This is absolutely beautiful, Vienna, even if the subject matter has sadness sprinkled all over it. Old age does not come with many frills, but courage and faith would certainly be appreciated. ~ Warm regards /x/ paul

Delice Arleen Skelly September 15, 2021 at 2:35 AM In old age I am so aware of this illness. Of all the things that can beset us as we age this is the absolute worst. This piece was a poignant write Vie...Delice

Sotto Poet September 13, 2021 at 11:52 AM So very well-crafted poem, and lovely. We are all affected by the onset of advanced age. He is a courageous man, as is his spouse, even though they both continue moving. Blessings and hugs

Judy Ball September 13, 2021 at 8:51 AM WoW! Such a poignant write. Old age creeps up on us all. He is a brave man and his wife also because they both keep on going. God Bless my friend. Nice of you to keep check on them. JB

Victor Buhagiar September 13, 2021 at 8:02 AM I have a feeling both have dementia and it's no laughing joke. Or maybe I have :) Hugs Mystic Rose Rose September 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM We have known this couple for many years Victor, she just keeps getting worse, he seems ok, but I think he has his moments, I pray for them all the time,