Emile Pinet Poet Blank verse

Lost To Dementia

Night of the Dark Soul;
shadows infiltrate
the gap between self
and oblivion.

You're in a scary
dysfunctional place
under constant siege:
where there's no escape.

As reality
morphs into a dream:
sanity slowly
starts to slip away.

A part of you is
lost to dementia:
and confusion lurks
behind every thought.

Memories vanish,
time's all that exists,
and your frightened heart
cries out for a friend.

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Line Gauthier May 13, 2018 at 10:02 AM Wow - A FAVE for me, Emile. Emile Pinet May 13, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thanks so much Line, your visits are always appreciated. Emile.

Sharon Gulley May 26, 2015 at 1:20 PM Some what speechless, don't know what to say. This hits so close to home for me for my mother, suffers from dementia and this write was spot on what I see her suffer with. A deep introspective touch for me and an emotionally sad one. Thanks for sharing Emile. This helped to remind me how important of a friend for her I can and need to be.....Sharon G. Emile Pinet May 27, 2015 at 8:37 AM Thanks Sharon, your words mean a lot to me. Emile.

Funom Makama April 20, 2015 at 8:47 AM Wow! This is without a doubt a 7. I am so voracious for more of your lines right now and I definitely will come by to enjoy the bliss of your words. Emile Pinet April 20, 2015 at 9:16 AM Thanks so much Funom, I appreciate your visit and kind words. Emile.

Scott Thirtyseven April 19, 2015 at 6:30 AM You've done a magnificent job here mate. Good onya. Emile Pinet April 19, 2015 at 7:28 AM Thanks Scott, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2015 at 4:44 AM Having a loved one go through this is almost as difficult as on them. A very moving piece you have penned Emile. 7 Emile Pinet April 18, 2015 at 8:09 AM Thanks Connie, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Nandita Das April 17, 2015 at 11:45 PM Such a beautiful write. As always... Emile Pinet April 18, 2015 at 8:07 AM Thanks Nandita, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Phyllis Babcock April 17, 2015 at 4:22 PM It is so sad to see and hope one day they can find a cure for memory issues. It breaks the heart to see the health decline. A very touching write. love phyl Emile Pinet April 18, 2015 at 8:06 AM Thanks Phyllis, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Jan Allison April 17, 2015 at 2:07 PM Hit home with me Emile - mum has memory issues but not dementia but seeing some of the people in the care home - oh how my heart breaks - a powerful write:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Emile Pinet April 18, 2015 at 8:05 AM Thanks Jan, your visits are always welcome. Emile.

Tonytocaa Camacho April 17, 2015 at 10:51 AM So touching so sad,hopefully one day they'll be a breakthrough to this deadly disease that affects many people and their families Emile,thanks for this subject that needs to be spoken about more often ..tonytocaa Emile Pinet April 17, 2015 at 12:09 PM Thanks Tonytocaa, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Sandra Haight April 17, 2015 at 10:29 AM A poem that really hits the heart, Emile. We are seeing this happen to some in our group, and it is sad. Also, recently, two lost to Alzheimer's. So well-written. 7+Fav. Sandra Emile Pinet April 17, 2015 at 12:08 PM Thanks Sandra, your comments are always welcome. Emile.

Anna Hopper April 17, 2015 at 9:26 AM Such a heartbreaking reality and poem. Lovely flow! A7 Emile Pinet April 17, 2015 at 9:56 AM Thanks Anna, your support is appreciated. Emile.