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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

Copyright © Valerie Staton | Year Posted 2019

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Komal Walimbe Date: 2/10/2022 8:05:00 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! Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 2/10/2022 8:27:00 PM Thank you so very much!

Valerie Staton Date: 2/6/2022 10:23:00 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! Login to Reply

Brian Sambourne Date: 2/6/2022 6:32:00 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 Login to Reply

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 3/9/2020 12:24:00 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 Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 3/9/2020 8:33:00 AM Thank you!

Michelo Mweetwa Date: 3/5/2020 11:10:00 AM Memories are treasured possessions! Everything only makes sense with the memories attached to them! Great poem! Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 11/21/2020 5:42:00 AM Thank you!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 11/4/2019 10:58:00 PM I am terrified when the memory does not cooperate. This poem reminds me that everyone is human. Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 11/21/2020 5:45:00 AM Hello Caren! Thanks for reading. I appreciate your thoughts.

Hello There Date: 10/18/2019 11:59:00 PM An excellent poem and plea, my friend. I hope you find answers if this is your struggle. hugs ~ Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 3/5/2020 3:40:00 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 Date: 5/26/2019 8:09:00 AM Love your poem, Valerie. Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 3/5/2020 3:40:00 PM Thank you!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/26/2019 8:01:00 AM A lovely write, Valerie! Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 11/21/2020 5:47:00 AM Thank you!

Arturo Michael Date: 5/26/2019 8:00:00 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 Login to Reply Valerie Staton Date: 11/21/2020 5:49:00 AM Thank you for reading my work. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.