Sunday Muse #138, and our photo of inspiration somehow reminded me of my mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, as it seemed fog enshrouded her and she struggled to keep track of her days that seemed to pass anonymously in their sameness.
Submitted December 12, 2020.
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THIS IS TODAY
Once she was a multi-tasker
If you wanted something just ask her
But time had taken its toll
It seemed a fog confused her
Everyday things bemused her
Remembering was her goal
She hung a calendar on her wall
To try to keep some sense of it all
Names and faces faded away
Determined to keep it all in line
She wrote on a day with pencil fine
“This”, she wrote carefully “is today”.
THIS .. is so reminiscent of my Mother's struggles. And brought tears to my eyes, the approaching Holidays a reminder of what I am missing most.
ReplyDeleteThat last line. This is heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteI too saw a fog and my mother, but for me it was her grief and depression. This is beautifully written and you are a master at rhyme Beverly. The story in this tugs at my heart strings. I know that journey of loss had to be so hard for you.
ReplyDeleteHow very difficult for you. I have no experience with anyone I know having Alzheimer's, but it does sound like quite a struggle for caregivers and loved ones. Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant last verse to top off an enjoyable read
ReplyDeleteThis is today, the reader can feel the struggle that the foggy mind has to navigate on a daily basis. Heartbreaking...
ReplyDelete“This”, she wrote carefully “is today”. - very powerful.
ReplyDeleteYes...One day at a time. Claim the day before it is lost to you.
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine what it must be like to lose one's self in such a way. It's a terribly cruel disease.
ReplyDeleteThere us so much sadness in seeing someone disappear like that
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this emotions with us
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Much💗love