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Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

0 posted 2012-08-20 09:40 AM

Losing You To Shadows

I am losing you to shadows,
before they came we were
linked, entwined,
and complete.

We were two made one.

Now shadows wreath around us
clouding your mind,
stealing your essence.

Sometimes I see a shadow
of memory
in your eyes and
you smile at me.

Golden autumn leaves drifting,
fragments of memory
which flake from your soul.

Now it seems that
you have only echoes.

I bring you photographs
and read you letters
from friends and family,
hoping for a small miracle.

Yet I know the shadows
are winning this war.

Marsha

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2012-08-20 09:51 AM

Tragic. When the shadows assert themselves it is a long, slow process to the end. Hopefully, in this case, the shadows will indeed cease and desist.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2012-08-20 10:03 AM

Sometimes I see a shadow
of memory
in your eyes and
you smile at me.

~*~

Such lovely words
encompassing such a heavy
reality. Sending hugs...

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

3 posted 2012-08-20 10:12 AM

This is achingly sad, Marsha. Your fortitude, positivity and gut-wrenching kindness and compassion towards the person drifting in and out of the shadows, is inspiring.

Tears and prayers for you both and the family
Owl

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

4 posted 2012-08-20 11:05 AM

Hi all this was written as the first in a series on dementia for my last poetry course.

Part of the reason you see so little of me on the boards these days is not because I do not want to be here and play with you all but until my Degree is finished I really do not have the time. But sometimes I pop in and lurk in the shadows reading beauty and drinking it in before I plunge headfirst into the University world again. Still my time of incarceration in the halls of academia will be coming to an end at the end of July next year when I should graduate unless something terrible happens.

I’m pleased you liked this piece, it has been reworked so it isn’t exactly the same as submitted coursework, which is how I can post it. Remember me kindly if you do not see me for a little while, I am about just waiting in shadows until I have the time to burst into the sunshine of your eyes once more.
Love and warm stuff
as always
Mushy
x x x x x x x

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

5 posted 2012-08-20 05:14 PM

Oh my gosh it is great to read you again...this poem is beautiful...My prayers are with you on your course...I know you will do very well because your talent is amazing...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2012-08-20 09:20 PM

Fine writing worthy of a fine grade...James

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

7 posted 2012-08-21 10:42 AM

Enjoyed the read.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

8 posted 2012-08-21 11:57 AM

Love this! And love seeing/reading you again.
Been...forever???

j.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

9 posted 2012-08-21 04:02 PM

I am so glad I'd talked to Gray fairly recently... for your words are so touching and poignant and real the fear rose in my throat regardless! *S* And that, dear lady, is some fine writing!!! LOL I know you don't get to post very often, but your work is worth waiting for!!!

Good luck to you in your classes, hugs and much love to you and Gray... Love you!

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

10 posted 2012-08-21 05:21 PM

JL, Thank you
Startime as always you are far too kind
James Thank you, but truthfully my work needs work even I know that. I’m heading for a 2.1 or so I’ve been told, if I could write as well as you I’d be heading for a First.
Suthern beloved one Thank you, it does my heart good to see your beauteous smile on these pages. Gray is well, well as well as he can be at the moment. He has got over the pneumonia, but his legs are very bad now so he’s not getting around at all. And have I said how much I love you Lady? Because I surely do

I am so pleased this poem generated such a lovely response. And I thank you all so much x x
Love and warm mushy stuff
as always
Mushy

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

11 posted 2012-08-22 08:30 AM

quote:
Golden autumn leaves drifting,
fragments of memory
which flake from your soul.

Beautifully poignant write, dear Marsha!

Such a sad, almost unbearable event for all who are involved.

Love,
Margherita

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

12 posted 2012-08-26 04:05 PM

Sad but fine writing, Marsha. Very touching.
Ida

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