STILL

relationships

Slightly wrinkled hands

weave through his thin white hair

his lips widen

she blushes with content

albeit, senses the chasm between them

The carnal blend vanishes

she foresees uncertainty

his spiritual scarcity is explicit

all the same, she tries to justify the abyss

Often, his mind loses her patience

she struggles to embrace his psyche

he preoccupies with elapsed memories

She appeals to her persuasion for help

her stamina wanes

a kind spirit reaches out

She affirms the gift

hesitates to trust

yet she desires his presence

no matter how unsound his judgement

Reviews

[Lorry]

I remember a time when I didn't reminisce so much, so I'm grateful to know I'm not alone and it's probably a guy thing, living in the past instead of appreciating the now.
Maybe a gentle reminder to him that you'll take his Rose tinted glasses and stick them somewhere the sun don't shine will bring him back to his senses.
Worked for me, but I do walk with a limp now 😊

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your review Lorry; actually this guy was in the beginning stages of DEMENTIA, so the future is so uncertain for her, but despite it all she she still loves him

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Damn, Betty...I had relationships like this...and that was when we were both young....
no senility involved....just a lack of communication.
Love this piece.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much Jacob, It's loosely based on my family situation...Happy New Year!
Best Always, B

[Patricia]

Third and fourth stanzas are powerful and sad actually then the last two are unexpected but really good. I so love your writing

[Betty Hermelee]

What a great review Patricia! In the poem "she" struggles with his medical issues and their relationship, but in the end she decides to justify it because she loves him and can overlook his mental issues; Fondly, Betty

[Danny Metcalfe]

What a really great poem. It is deep yet touches the surface in a wonderful dichotomy. The last verse hits the unconditional soul...'She affirms the gift
hesitates to trust
yet she desires his presence
no matter how unsound his judgement'

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Danny, thanks for visiting and writing such a thoughtful comment, Happy New Year!!!
Bettty