Valerie Staton Poet Sonnet

Fading Memories

By Valerie D. Staton

It pains me my memories are fading 
My parent’s memories were sharp as tacks
It is their recollections I am invading
I wish I could have my memories back
I preserve moments with paper and pen 
Photos crammed onto adhesive pages
Diary depicts who, what, where and when
These tools capture moments throughout the ages
Even as I write I struggle to find 
Vocabulary learned many years ago
It seems something is, attacking my mind 
Trying to steal, everything I know
With prayer and petition I intend
To recall my memories once again

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Komal Walimbe February 10, 2022 at 8:05 AM That was a very thoughtful poem. Do take utmost care. Wish you good health and a prosperous year to you and your family. Hope you receive all u desire! Valerie Staton February 10, 2022 at 8:27 PM Thank you so very much!

Valerie Staton February 6, 2022 at 10:23 AM Thanks for reading. I have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. I have lupus and that may be the culprit or just a part of getting older. My mother was diagnosed with dementia though... I appreciate you reading my work and hope you continue to drop by. Take care and Gd bless you!

Brian Sambourne February 6, 2022 at 6:32 AM We on poetrysoup.com wish you wellness Valerie. Dementia hit one close, beloved aunt of mine. However, we hope that your memory loss side steps that severity + that you can carry on well, with your poetry + life. Thinking of you. Sending your positive wishes. Brian

Pandita Sietesantos March 9, 2020 at 12:24 AM I have known a few people with Alzheimer's which is a progressive disease with dementia and memory loss. It's so sad to see once vibrant people become a shell of their former selves with no recall of even close loved ones! My friend, you have penned an awesome gem, reflecting the devastation caused by such a condition! Congratulations! Hugs and love. Pandita Valerie Staton March 9, 2020 at 8:33 AM Thank you!

Michelo Mweetwa March 5, 2020 at 11:10 AM Memories are treasured possessions! Everything only makes sense with the memories attached to them! Great poem! Valerie Staton November 21, 2020 at 5:42 AM Thank you!

Caren Krutsinger November 4, 2019 at 10:58 PM I am terrified when the memory does not cooperate. This poem reminds me that everyone is human. Valerie Staton November 21, 2020 at 5:45 AM Hello Caren! Thanks for reading. I appreciate your thoughts.

Hello There October 18, 2019 at 11:59 PM An excellent poem and plea, my friend. I hope you find answers if this is your struggle. hugs ~ Valerie Staton March 5, 2020 at 3:40 PM It is little things but weighed on my mind enough for me to create a poem regarding memory loss. I was told this comes with age. I thought it was the lupus.

Line Gauthier May 26, 2019 at 8:09 AM Love your poem, Valerie. Valerie Staton March 5, 2020 at 3:40 PM Thank you!

Kim Rodrigues May 26, 2019 at 8:01 AM A lovely write, Valerie! Valerie Staton November 21, 2020 at 5:47 AM Thank you!

Arturo Michael May 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM The present is so now...past events pop up only as guides...without much contemplation...like a flicker of light...Nice write...All the best Valerie Valerie Staton November 21, 2020 at 5:49 AM Thank you for reading my work. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.