Notes About The Poem

This is about a woman I knew from church. Her viewing was last week. She got dementia and spiraled downhill in about four years' time. She had been a journalist at one time. I am glad that she is now at peace.

Impressions At a Church Lady's Casket

Silent
is she whose
sharp mind
unraveled;
she died.

This woman,
friendly,
loved to gab
and laugh.

Unsmiling
in her 
casket now. . .

her face
is strangely

beautiful.


May 13. 2019 for the 'Charlieku New Form' Poetry contest of charles messina

Poetry form description:  The poem must be 15 lines long  and the syllable count must be 23232,3232,323,23,3   Also, it must be 5 lines, 4 lines, 3 lines, 2 lines and 1 line.
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Roper Avatar
May 26, 2019 at 10:14 PM
She is in peace with the Lord and in good health, Andrea. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Messina Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 8:48 PM
A great tribute and write as always, Andrea. So sad a read but very well done. Congrats on your win. :) Charlie
May Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 7:33 PM
Dropping back with my Congrats on your win Andrea..
Andresen Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 1:30 PM
- Congratulations on your great suggestions, Andrea ... a fun contest :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Romios Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 2:16 PM
Glad you tributed her in the exact way you did. Panagiota
Godwin Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 1:02 PM
So sorry to know of anyone who has to go thru this and I do, via Mom's residence and its many inhabitants. So sad. Your lines are perfectly fitting and touching. Love ... CayCay
Horne Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 7:22 AM
oh, what a sad but rather lovely write - thanks for the win in your contest, my friend x
Krutsinger Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 6:20 AM
Dementia steals them away before they actually get the relief of going home. It is so awful. You have made her passing sound rather sweet, somehow, Andrea.
May Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Such a poignant piece on the passing of your Church sister Andrea....
Lindley Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 9:32 AM
A truly great creation that adheres to the 'Charlieku New Form' perfectly. And does so while telling a sad story! ] Truly a gem my friend... A fav..
Kiser Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 7:51 AM
My late Father passed in 2003 with Alzheimer's; it's a fatal disease, that is so much more than forgetting. I hope they find a cure soon. Well penned dedication to her.
Pandit Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 7:30 AM
I like the way you told this story, Andrea.. sad as life tends to be..but beautiful as well.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 7:24 AM
I like the form and what you did with it. Good luck Andrea.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 8:08 PM
You were able to elevate this form Andrea. The loss of loved ones who forget you is so tragic for all concerned. Beautifully written! : ) xxoo
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 8:04 PM
My inquisitive mind failed to venture into this contest, but after reading, your conformity pans out with such an exquisite rendering, then reading the rules at the bottom, rendered me speechless--nay as my post does not reflect that thought, perchance dumbfounded is best, my best wishes on this one as well-charles is going to like it, Aloha wk
Rodrigues Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Very nice!
Bauer Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 5:17 PM
very touching, andrea!
Allison Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 4:56 PM
finally she is at peace Andrea, dementia is such a cruel disease:-( hugs Jan xx
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