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Oasis, Oblivion, Odyssey Words Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance la France 01/04/24

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FICTIONAL POEM FOR CONTEST

Oblivion

"We remember their love when they can no longer remember." Anonymous

Oh mum do you recall my first pet?
Blackie the cat, she used to scratch my legs
Let’s look through this album for her photo
I try so hard to jog mum’s memory but 
Violet eyes remain blank and lifeless
I hold back my tears, she has severe dementia
Oh how I wish I could turn back time 
Nobody can help, she’s in a world of total forgetfulness
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Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 6:40 AM
- A pleasure to come back with a congratulations, Jan :) - hugs
Alex Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 8:56 PM
A great acrostic, indeed. Congratulations!
La France Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Jan, your poem may be fictional but you captured this moment in time perfectly. Beautifully penned, congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance
Portrey Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM
poignant - I can absolutely relate...... I wish I couldn't
Doll Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Jan, a heartfelt poem. Makes you feel the loss~ Warren xxoo
Gentile Avatar
January 11, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Jan, your acrostic captures the essence of that brutal disease! It is very sad. I hope that your new year is off to great start xxoo
Buhagiar Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 12:35 AM
What a superb acrostic. Hugs.
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Thanks Victor:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 8:27 PM
So much goes on in age, dementia as one of. I lost my mother a month ago at 91, illnesses we didn’t know she had, and those illnesses caused dementia as well within a couple of months. Well done my friend.
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Aww Eve I recall you telling me your mum had passed, and I am so sorry for your loss, dementia is such a cruel disease:-( hugs Jan xx
Gasun Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 8:03 AM
A very beautiful and heartfelt acrostic poem my dear poet friend. Dementia is a ruthless disease and enemy of adulthood. I can imagine how difficult for you to be in the situation where your mom suffers a lot with it. But you're a very loving daughter. I'm sure, she can still feel it and kept those good mem'ries in her heart. I love your acrostic. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes in the contest my dear and all the Best for this New Year 2024 too. God bless you always and your family. Hugs
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Thanks Len, dementia is such a cruel disease, the majority of the poem is fiction for me but based on experiences of friends:-) hugs jan xx
Greenhough Avatar
January 6, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Dementia is a strange condition. The inability to communicate of both parties is frustrating. This poem is a look at a very sad situation.
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Thanks Hilda, I have a friend whose mother has dementia, it is a cruel disease indeed:-( hugs jan xx
Andresen Avatar
January 6, 2024 at 2:40 AM
- A poem with a lot of feelings, Jan :) - You were a wonderful daughter to your mother :) - The memories will always be with you - Best wishes in the contest :) - Wishing you a peaceful and happy new year :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx
Kaufman Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Dear Jan, So sad and I am sorry you and your family are going thru this with your mom Jan.. God bless you all and give you strength as you navigate this tragic journey of dementia.
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Thanks Nancy, there is some fact but mainly its fiction for me:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 3:44 AM
That was such a difficult time for you, Jan. You were a loving daughter to your Mum. Hugs for getting through it.
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:15 AM
thanks Lin, there is some fact but most of it is based on the experiences of others:-) hugs jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Jan, well penned, both heartfelt and heart wrenching, it is difficult to see the progression of dementia. Hugs
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:15 AM
I've seen it first hand in so many people Tania, it is a cruel disease:-) hugs Jan xx
Alhemaidy Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Nice to read you and see you again :-) Have a happy new year dear Jan!
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Thanks so much Abdullah, happy new year:-) hugs jan xx
Peranteau Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 8:01 PM
this write iz truly important...stiff reminder uv life...ty...much love, james
Allison Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Thanks James:-) hugs jan xx
May Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 5:50 PM
It's so hard to see our loved ones in this state, Happy New Year Jan!
Allison Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
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