Fading into Senescence

in the loss of aging

 

I watched her search

Through tattered memories

Of gold and maroon

They burn and bleed

As rice paper and

Red charmeuse silk

 

The grand finale

Of a fireworks parade

A private show for one

The sol-de-soul

Of a fiery dragon

Born from the stars

 

No one else noticed

The subtleness of her demise

As she fizzled out like a sparkler

When she should have been

The supernova oculus

Of heavens Draco

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Wow P. This is so good and so telling; my husband’s grandmother who was hated by most of the family went out like a sparkler and no one wanted to bury her so my hubby and I did everything… truly pathetic and sad… your words are perfect to portray this scene; everyone deserves
to die in dignity!
Excellent!🌹
Warmly, B👍

[Patricia]

Thank you B. so sorry about that experience and one that no one should endure. Dignity should be afforded to all.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome P…..have a happy day!🌷
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I watched my mom's grand finale...she fought to stay with it to the end...
This poem hits home so hard.
It's a beauty but mega-sad.
j.

[Patricia]

Thank you j. i was thinking of my mother when I wrote this.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Patricia… I try not to fizzle out… so I can experience the Super Nova… the Heavens are there to show us the Stairs…. softly, Pat

[Patricia]

Dear Patricia - you could never fizzle out! You are already a supernova! Thank you for visiting.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Pat.. it seems that towards the Light.. there is a Mist that brings the Presence of Angel wings and all that matters is the Music 🎶 that can be heard from a Choir with the Scent of Frankincense .. gently, Pat