Mother Disappearing

Mother Disappearing

repaginating reality,
in private fashion,

in a doorless tabernacle,
dementia holds mother

hostage
no ransom to be had.

suspended like
Gods nearly touching Adam 

though powerless to deliver
lucid breath to their mother,

the children, bereft of her
reassurance, are lost as she is.


©Kathryn McLoughlin Collins
November 19, 2011

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 9/25/2012 1:01:00 PM
The doorless tabernacle - that's gripping, and God nearly touching Adam is a bold touch. Congrats on the selection. daver
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Date: 6/11/2012 9:04:00 AM
Alzheimers is a devastating disease when one-way communication may be the only avenue left. But, with faith and perseverance there may still be moments of clarity. We can but hope... Keith
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Date: 1/9/2012 5:22:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Kathryn. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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Date: 1/9/2012 7:54:00 AM
Thank you Carol. I aim to read and write as often as I can. Thanks for the welcome and comments. Kathy
Date: 1/7/2012 4:06:00 PM
sad my dear but you have got he old ore of truth
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Date: 1/8/2012 8:06:00 AM
Thanks Jan. Any comment from you is music to my ears. love, Kathy
Date: 1/7/2012 3:06:00 PM
Such a sad subject. You have a creative way with words. Enjoyed your poem. Love, Kim
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Date: 1/8/2012 8:06:00 AM
Thanks again Kim. You are making me feel very welcome. love, Kathy
Date: 1/7/2012 12:18:00 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup Kathryn enjoyed your work, Happy New Year wishes from Elizabeth.
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Date: 1/8/2012 8:07:00 AM
Thanks Elizabeth, I think I'm going to like it here. Happy New Year back to you love, Kathy
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