Dementia

Ever came across someone with Dementia? Have you ever witnessed that look in their eyes? If you have,then this poem is for.

His shaking hands 

Clutched on the hospital Bed

He had forgotten many things

But he didn’t forget why he was there 

His eyes screamed in agony 

as the relfection in the mirror

 was old and wrinkly

In his last memory 

he was young and vibrant 

everything after was hazy  

The hospital was cold and murky 

in the midst layed a poisoned mind 

lost in time

the nurses approached him 

like a being without a limb 

you have a visitor,your daughter

they said

His eyes turned into glass

They were drained of life

apathetic of soul

 and clueless

His eyes where disconnected 

He had no recollection  

He had no connection 

The poor child 

knocked knees to ground 

Her puddle of tears 

mirrored the look of desperation 

in his eyes

wasn't the first 

a tear for cry

left his hopeless lost 

eye

his lips gave out a line

they have said many times

but for them it was 

like the first time

He uttered the words

I do not remember you.

Reviews

[RomaJ]

My grandfather suffered from dementia. It was heartbreaking. He wasn't allowed to drive anymore but always felt the need to drive and somehow he'd know the way to my house but whenever he got there. He didn't know who I was or where he was. Just blank and lost. I'd drive him home each time. Very well done and well written. It reminds me of him.

[Carlos Leroy]

Bloody hell mate, I can't even begin to fathom the amount of emotion pulsating through this piece. Lekker job.