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Sadness

Invert unhappiness, Sadness enters stealthily In my bitter heart. It plans to stay there. All around are dying leaves. It is the last of the Fall. Soon my heart is entering winter, Icicles forbid warmth, Isolation all round. And I feel the chill and loneliness. Ideal strategy Increase happiness Can I invoke my best memories? Perhaps its dementia that is my downfall.

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Valsa George

Date: 11/22/2021 5:01:00 AM

As the season changes and the fall paves way for winter, it is natural that mind gets cloudy. The sense of loneliness will be heightened ! The best way to drive away gloom is to reminisce the happy memories of the past. You have suggested the solution too.... Well done my friend !

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/28/2021 12:14:00 PM

- People with dementia can not write such poems with emotion, dear friend ... sadness is our enemy, Victor - Autumn makes many sad - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robert James Liguori

Date: 10/21/2021 11:54:00 AM

sadness travels deep. heavy poem. enjoyable and emotional to read.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/20/2021 10:13:00 PM

Certain memories stay in the heart and subconscious mind though we may not recall them when we would like to, Victor, a sad poem... Hope you are doing well:)

Eve Roper

Date: 10/20/2021 9:23:00 PM

Very sad poem, of feelings of loneliness. Covid, and being locked up at home is doing it to so many.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/20/2021 5:29:00 PM

Victor thoughts of winter may bring on the blues but think of the season that comes after, that will put a spring in your step… Belle

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/20/2021 4:51:00 PM

I'm with Karen here, Sure hope dementia is not in the picture. I hope you are not writing from truth of your own life, Victor. Lately I am seeing a lot of sad poems. Do hope you are well!!

Karen Jones

Date: 10/20/2021 3:27:00 PM

I hope it is not dementia but in my experience folks with dementia are not always sad. This was sad but very well penned. Hoping you find joy in your heart again.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/20/2021 11:48:00 AM

Sometimes there are memories we wish we could keep in the forefront, but they just melt away in the background , like candy in the rain, though a few remain in our hearts forever. Very beautifully shared dear friend,

Judy Ball

Date: 10/20/2021 8:29:00 AM

Winter is filled with it's own beauty. The pristine snow, The birds that stay the winter and come for feed, the snow bunnies that cavort through the snow. There is beauty all around us. Don't give in to the moods. We must decide to be happy. I learned that long ago. I had to decide to be happy despite present circumstances. A fine write here as always. God Bless my friend. JB

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/20/2021 7:04:00 AM

God omnipresent, thus He must be in the darkness, in the icy chill too! Look for Him in the cave of your glowing heart :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/20/2021 12:39:00 AM

Seasons do affect our mind... and it reflects in this sad poem of yours Victor... I hope your mind soon finds the cheer and the warmth... Here, we don't experience extreme winter... God bless... ~ Ani

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/19/2021 10:57:00 PM

Keep on writing Victor, the poetry a joy to read, your sentiments are my own,

Joseph May

Date: 10/19/2021 4:56:00 PM

A melancholy journey through the seasons, They say that diet has a lotto do with dementia, i.e. processed foods

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/19/2021 1:22:00 PM

Winter has so many days of uninspiring, gloomy weather. It's tough on animals, too. I'm glad it doesn't last year round. Blessings and hugs, Evelyn

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/19/2021 12:11:00 PM

Hello Victor, winter is not my fav, season either. I find it hard to walk on the ice. afraid I may break a leg or arm is my fear. So I am careful. when i am out. Sadness doe happen in the winter months to everyone.. Enjoy your day my friend.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/19/2021 6:47:00 AM

Sadness in gloomy weather is a natural phenomenon for us all. Yet, you speak of aging--and that too is quite natural. Stay strong, Victor. Spring will soon arrive.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/19/2021 6:24:00 AM

Victor, you wrote moving poetry that is both deep and significant. I wish that all of your sadness and dementia fade away and that happiness and sagacity take their place.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/19/2021 6:01:00 AM

May these latter years be blessed! My heart goes out to you!