Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

In Disarray

Within the echo chambers of his mind
distorted voices battle to be heard,
familiar in tone yet undefined;
connections faulty, messages now blurred.

He struggles to remember yesterday
as memories once vivid start to fade,
ideas chaotic, thoughts in disarray;
the fabric of his life distinctly frayed.

But there within this helter-skelter space
of mixed emotions wildly running free,
just now and then his lips will faintly trace
a whisper of the man he used to be.

20.11.19

'Disarray Poetry Contest'

Sponsored by Nina Parmenter

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 24, 2019 at 11:53 AM Oh wow. Potent, and beautiful in its rawness. Congratulations for your win Wendy. xomo Wendy Watson February 21, 2020 at 2:44 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Maureen.

Na Na November 24, 2019 at 4:07 AM Hi Wendy congrats on your winning poem Wendy Watson February 21, 2020 at 2:43 PM Thanks for reading and commenting, NA NA

John Hamilton November 23, 2019 at 4:33 PM So good Wendy, I loved every word, it is similar to what I was going to write but never did, yours is so well said, I suspect it may be true to life, if not you have great insight to the human condition! Wendy Watson February 21, 2020 at 2:43 PM How kind, John. Yes it has affected the wider family and I tried to put myself in their bewildered situation.

Caren Krutsinger November 22, 2019 at 1:59 PM If this is about dementia or alzheimers' I can certainly relate. Great idea! Wendy Watson February 21, 2020 at 2:40 PM Thank you, Caren. I suspect that many of us will have had some link with this disease.

Ralph Sergi November 20, 2019 at 5:23 PM Beautily done! Good luck! Wendy Watson November 20, 2019 at 5:28 PM Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to give feedback,Ralph.

Chris Green November 20, 2019 at 7:52 AM I really loved this, especially the final lines. I can relate to this wonderful poem. Best wishes in the contest Wendy. Wendy Watson November 20, 2019 at 5:28 PM Thank you as always for your encouraging comments,Chris.

Heidi Sands November 20, 2019 at 7:28 AM Well written Wendy! Have a nice day :) Wendy Watson November 20, 2019 at 5:27 PM Thank you Heidi. I had intended to write a lighthearted poem but my imagination changed tracks.