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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

"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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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2024 6:40:00 AM

- A pleasure to come back with a congratulations, Jan :) - hugs

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/14/2024 8:56:00 PM

A great acrostic, indeed. Congratulations!

Constance La France

Date: 1/14/2024 4:42:00 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

Sarah Portrey

Date: 1/13/2024 5:56:00 PM

poignant - I can absolutely relate...... I wish I couldn't

Warren Doll

Date: 1/12/2024 12:28:00 PM

Jan, a heartfelt poem. Makes you feel the loss~ Warren xxoo

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/11/2024 4:07:00 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

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/8/2024 12:35:00 AM

What a superb acrostic. Hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2024 10:19:00 AM

Thanks Victor:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/7/2024 8:27:00 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.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2024 10:19:00 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

Len Gasun

Date: 1/7/2024 8:03:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2024 10:18:00 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

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/6/2024 9:23:00 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.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2024 10:17:00 AM

Thanks Hilda, I have a friend whose mother has dementia, it is a cruel disease indeed:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/6/2024 2:40:00 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

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2024 10:16:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/5/2024 9:34:00 AM

Dark moments indeed, JA but sep inside Mum knows the light. Take good care of her... and you. :o/

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2024 10:16:00 AM

Thanks AP it is mainly a fictional poem just for the contest:-) hugs Jan x

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 1/5/2024 9:20:00 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.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/9/2024 10:16:00 AM

Thanks Nancy, there is some fact but mainly its fiction for me:-) hugs Jan xx