Recall the Person I Used To Be

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It is humbling, changing and a privilege that I have the opportunity to be with them...

RECALL THE PERSON I USED TO BE

Like a yo-yo, I am  day by day
Mood sings: swing and sway
lifelong webbed in faceless hell
I even others ~ could not  spell

Outcome influence of narcotic itch?
Apologies but you are wrong. Wrong.
This a syndrome I wish I can control
burrowing deep, altering  my whole.

Trying to remember but often naught
shadows I see but they told me none ~
confused.  Sick. Lost, I am in this spot.
Please no resent, I rely on you no doubt.

Doses of patience and care at all cost
that not coldest winter could ever frost.
No push. No nag. No curse, no cry.
It is hard but look through my eyes. 

I am in a situation I did not choose.
Before this condition worsens,
always recall the person I used to be,
a parent; a lover; a friend ~ I plea....


~January 23, 2018~ 20:49 ~

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Beata Agustin

Date: 12/16/2024 5:32:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Silent One

Date: 1/24/2018 6:27:00 AM

So great to see you posting Olive, although this is a sad poem, sometimes life does not turn out how we thought it would be.. but we still have the strength to change our lives...

Jan Allison

Date: 1/23/2018 5:38:00 PM

oh Olive this is heartbreakingly sad and reminds me of some of the people in mum's carehome who have dementia and are shadows of the people they used to be. Its wonderful to see you back posting I hope you and James are both well:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 1/23/2018 3:11:00 PM

How lovely to see you posting again, Olive_eloi!!:) This poem is very expressive and reaches out to the reader with powerful emotions. Somewhat different from your usual style, but equally beautiful. ~ Hugs & smiles :):) paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 1/29/2018 7:05:00 AM