Why does it have to be this way?
Why is she drifting from me?
This woman who I love so much
Is changing.
She is not the woman I knew,
She lives in a confined world,
A world of her own thoughts.
Those thoughts creating contexts,
Contexts that bear no relation to reality.
I try to make her see
But she is so convinced she is right.
So I just accept her way,
She will soon forget,
Until another context forms
In her much confused mind.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My wife is suffering from dementia which seems to be progressing at an alarming rate, it is so hard to deal with.
- Category: Sad
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Goldfinch60 big sympathy m8 with this horrible affliction eating at the foundations of your relationship. Your words are those of a considerate loving partner. Anyone who's come into contact with this beast know only too well the truth of your words, especially those of last 5 lines. Its a well expressed piece from the heart.
Thank you b-e, you are right it is a beast.
How far can we go, with things in hymns, such as 'Sight, riches, healing of the mind / Yea, all I need in Thee to find' as the hymn-writer put it?
I believe she had times of poor health. (Charlotte Elliott).
Prayer is always 'worth a try' at least, though you probably know that (and do so).
I pray all the time but it stretches my belief when Joyce has sung God's praises all her life and this happens to her.
I understand G/F. It's easy for me (or anyone) to give some pat cliché sort of answer. Easy enough, that is, if we're not the ones experiencing the difficult situations.
Beautiful GF60
Absolutely beautiful
So very sad but
Written with love
In every line ....
Thank you PH, that love will never die.
I think of you both, and pray for you both, hoping I don't 'spiritualise away' situations. Of course, it's easy to believe when all is going smoothly and cosily.
I can see she has all the love and support that she could possibly wish for and as much as I feel for her I also feel for you - such a difficult and unforgiving illness. your poem so well sums up how you must feel - my heart goes out to you.
Thank you Michael, much appreciated.
My heart goes out to both you and your wife, Goldie! I hope sharing your struggle with this community of fellow poets helps you.
Thank you, sharing does always help and you and the fellow poets on here are always supportive.
so very sad.
Thanks Paul.
I can hear your heart breaking. Holding you in prayer. I'm beyond sorry for your pain.
Thank you Heather, it can be very hard sometimes.
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