John Lawless Poet Free verse

Mirror of Memories - For Contest

MIRROR of MEMORIES



Disappearing into the mirror,
fading slowly from my own thoughts
memories, photo shopped to black,
voices striking chords of longing
for the once known unknown.

Fearfully I gaze on living’s death
beseeching spiteful gods – spare them
those that I love – this torment
this coming agony of absent presence,
blank stare of empty vessel. 

Greedily, will I cherish every touch,
each kiss, savor the leftovers of
reheated passion, hold softly to
hands that offer aid, rage silently
against a stolen past.

Hopefully, they will know
I have not forgotten them
they will live within me
protected, as in their youth,
held tightly in my arms.


John G. Lawless
11/18/2015

submitted to – Mirror of Memories “Alzheimer’s’ – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Tammy Reams

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Skat A November 28, 2015 at 2:46 PM Nice win

Punnia Viswan Bhatia November 27, 2015 at 8:16 AM WOW....awesome poem...congrats on the win John :) God bless ~7~ John Lawless November 27, 2015 at 7:38 PM Thanks for taking the time read and comment on this poem and for the high mark.

Beautiful Scars November 26, 2015 at 11:48 PM Congrats on your win John :) *smiles* -Laura

Tammy Reams November 26, 2015 at 11:01 PM Congrats on your win John! A very realistic write. It's a very sad write for this illness. Thank you for entering into my contest and Happy Thanksgiving.

Kevin Leake November 19, 2015 at 4:26 AM This is a good write John, Good luck in the contest Best Wishes Kevin

Laura Leiser November 19, 2015 at 12:12 AM "Memories, photo shopped to black.." just one of many brilliant lines in this deeply moving poem. Amazing, a 7 and fave! John Lawless November 27, 2015 at 7:34 PM Thank you for your kind words and high mark Laura, your support is always appreciated.

Jaycee Cervenka November 18, 2015 at 9:25 PM a very sensitive and wonderful write on the topic. I love the first person voice that tugs at the emotions all the way through. John Lawless November 27, 2015 at 7:34 PM Thanks Jaycee, I often times wonder of what hell that disease must be....

Greg Hoffman November 18, 2015 at 9:18 PM Well done with poem and good luck in the contest. Your line this coming agony of absent presence is one great line John Lawless November 27, 2015 at 7:30 PM Thanks Greg, I have seen the longing eyes of several with this horrible condition..