Maria Williams Poet Rhyme

INTERCEPTION

INTERCEPTION

Shadows waning distorted fading
Teasing tempting, a psychotic hack
Scheming concealing cerebral deceiving
Sun retreating behind shades of black

Memoirs succumbing, alpha notes strumming
Hope dwindling midst each laboured breath
Dusky-eyed wretchedness, reflective reminiscence
Sporadic spirits predicting  sinister death

Powerless to quell the oppressor within
Oh, desolation! The thief with the sinister grin
The day bleeds, no conveyed clarifications
Nightfall brings its own demonic demons

Moodswings of crazy with judgements so hazy
Interceptive  apathy through feelings of lethargy
Music evokes emotions with resilient duress
Though once familiar titles slide back in regress.

Living within her own fluid transparency
The piteous empathy, does she even discern?
Is she to become a fading frequency?
Or… ungenial ashes in a decorative urn?

As the soft rose shades of twilight transcends
In the quietude  of peace – a hushed calm descends
One last recall remains in her  artistic  archive
Where the Star of the Show still dazzles and thrives.

Maria Williams © 2023

I know this will be a sensitive topic, especially at Christmas with people caring for or visiting their loved ones afflicted with Dementia or Alzheimer's—such a sad condition. Apparently, the worst thing to possibly do is try to jog the patient's memory, as it causes more stress. 

Instead, why not give them your time and play their favourite music?
Music memories often remain as others disappear.

This is because brain regions involved in musical memory and processing (e.g., the cerebellum) are not as affected by Alzheimer's or dementia until much later in the disease course.

Please watch the video; it is so beautiful and touching. Marta Gonzalez was a professional ballet dancer who developed Alzheimer's. One thing she never forgot was her Swan Lake routine She passed in 2019.

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Ink Empress December 21, 2023 at 10:33 PM Dear Maria, ah sorry im late to comment on your precious poem that raises awareness on such an important subject. I did write on alzheimers too, and i think youve highlighted everything. I have some loved ones diagnosed with alzheimers and its true we should never try forcing them to remember but empathy and kindness and patience is the key. I really love your rhymes and rhythm, so captivating. “Is she to become a fading frequency? Or… ungenial ashes in a decorative urn?” Soul stirring and your Ink Empress December 21, 2023 at 10:34 PM Wordplay is so creative and mellifluous. Truly you are a gifted artist in so many ways. Pleasure reading you always, and sending you light always. Hope holidays treat you well. Definitely a fave too

Daniel Turner December 17, 2023 at 6:56 AM Well written but so sad, Maria. The video had my eyes watering. My mother had it before she died. It is a wretched condition. Merry Christmas! Maria Williams December 18, 2023 at 8:27 PM Thanks so much, Daniel; the video made me cry; it brought back many sad memories. Thanks for the visit, I appreciate it always...Hugs

Vijay Pandit December 17, 2023 at 5:14 AM Powerful depiction, Maria. It is quite a touching poem, my friend. You bring to fore the ill effects of this disease. Kudos for raising the awareness. Maria Williams December 18, 2023 at 8:31 PM Thanks so much, Vijay; the video brought back some sad memories, not so much for my mother-in-law, who developed Dementia, but for my brother, who developed a dreadful condition called PSP after a fall and an injury to the brain. He passed 2 years ago, just a year after he was diagnosed. No cure to date. Hugs

Silent One December 17, 2023 at 4:35 AM This is a bit like the poem I wrote one called the D word, remember? It is a heartbreaking condition and so sad for friends and family to see a loved one suffer in this way.. music always seems to bring something back, ive seen this a few times.. I wish no one would suffer this way... Hopefully they can find a cure or maybe CBD could the solution.. Brilliant poem dear Maria.. a Fave for me for sure! Maria Williams December 18, 2023 at 8:35 PM Yes I remember that poem well I think I even commented. You should repost it. A very sad condition, I wish there was a cure, although CBD is certainly a preventive measure, not sure if its strong enough to reverse advanced stages. Thanks for the Fave my friend...Hugs --

Paul Bell December 17, 2023 at 4:23 AM Isn't music such a powerful force. It must be the only medium that resonates deep inside the brain, awaking memories that seemed lost. Maria Williams December 18, 2023 at 8:37 PM Most certainly, it has the power to lift one's mood. Thanks, Paul, for the visit and heartfelt comment...Hugs