Grief of Alzheimer

Trovli 10 word contest

I hear a voice that dwells

inside my head while I sleep.

In the gray mass of oblivion

I emerge from infancy.

 

At a loss for answers,

I wander far and deep

for someone to guide me

answer my questions.

Why -- why am I here?

 

This is not my garden

these are not my flowers.

They come to the nursery

to take me home.

Author's Note

comments welcome

Reviews

[Helena]

Excellent write! I couldn't fault this Tony. Touching and heartfelt
sentiments about an insidious disease that is indeed grief for the
sufferer and sometime even more so for their loved ones.

A very worthy submission for Tovli's contest and a beautifully crafted poem.
Thank you for sharing.

Helena

[Michael X]

Gripping and heartfelt Tony, you have a way with words,
profound in its entirety, as well as simplicity, you capture well.

[Suelou]

This is indeed a very sad disease. I am a certified nurses aide and certified home health aide. I currently sit with an elderly gentleman, who is inflicted with this dreadful disease. It is so sad, and jjust breaks my heart to watch him as he declines.

[angelinmypocket]

Hi Tony. Very profound meaning this write holds. As a retired nurse aide who worked in long term care facilities...and most of the time in the Alzhiemer's units...I can testify to the sadess of this insideous disease. But for a fact...it can destroy the mind...but never the soul.
Love/Liz/angelinmypocket

[Sharon Miller Bolander]

I've seen the fading process and its ending result take over the life of one of my grandmothers. You've captured the sadness well. Congratulations on your win, Tony. Sharon

[yma~catherine]

If one is prone to wandering what better place to end up than a nursery?
(I'm assuming it's plants, not babies)

[Pink Poison]

I really like this very much. It reminds me of my grandpa before he died. He was like a lost child. You've captured the feeling perfectly. Great poem!

[Tovli]

PERFECT! loved the way the sadness crept into the reader's experience.
very nicely done. tovli

[Nely Amorim]

the first stanza captures me and makes u understand the disease, a sad and heartbreaking reality. I found it well written and should be a winner in any contest :)

One point only, is the last word in the 2nd last line correct? Nursey?