The Key of Life.

Goldfinch60



She is still there,

The woman I have loved

For most of my life,

But she is not the woman I knew,

That woman has been taken,

Taken from me,

Taken from family,

Taken from friends,

By her new friend,

Dementia.

This friend has put her mind

Into a place that cannot be found,

Each day the hiding place is deeper,

Her world is her own,

And cannot be reached by anyone.

Even I cannot reach her

But occasionally she comes out,

Out of her world into mine,

But those occasions are so rare,

So rare

And so swift,

That I treasure them more,

They are so quickly gone,

And the door opens into her own mind,

A door for which

I do not have the key,

The key to her life.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 18th, 2018 02:58
  • Comment from author about the poem: Sorry for such a sad write but my wife's dementia is getting worse on a daily basis and I needed to write of it again. The song is sung by Johnny Mathis, Joyce's absolute favourite singer and the song is so meaningful to me, especially in these awful days.
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 38
  • Users favorite of this poem: LaurašŸŒ»
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  • orchidee

    A poignant write Gold. Thinking of you and Joyce.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Orchi, it means a lot to me.

    • LaurašŸŒ»

      Dear Gold,
      This IS so so sad! My heart is breaking for you and Joyce! I shall listen to Johnny Mathisā€™ song and think of your dear wife and you! Sincere good thoughts and prayers I send your way while Iā€™m listening to Johnny Mathisā€™ rendition of UNFORGETTABLE!

      With love...
      ~Laura~

      • Goldfinch60

        So kind Laura, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers so very much.

      • Michael Edwards

        Lovely words Andy

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Michael.

        • WL Schuett

          Great write , this is a personal issue for me as well though with my Mother not my spouse. I wish you strength and some days of happiness as your struggles continue .

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank WL, you and all in this site are so supportive, I am truly grateful.

          • Tony36

            Well written and expressed

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Tony, much appreciated.

              • Tony36

                Welcome

              • Louis Gibbs

                As difficult as your experience is, be comforted in knowing that her new world is no doubt far less troubled than yours, Goldie. Beautiful, poignant write, my friend.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Very troupe Louis, her world is full of goodness that has always been within her.

                • Aislinn Wilson

                  Well writ

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Aislinn.

                  • lasergraph

                    It may well be the saddest of all things that can happen, while we watch the one we love slip ever so deeply into their unknown world. I send my prayers that she will be able to give still more mental visits in the future.

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you for your prayers LG, much appreciated.

                    • Christina8

                      This is so sad but so well expressed! I can tell how devoted you are to her. I will say a prayer for you Goldie!

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you so much Christina, I am so humbled by people like you who give me strength.

                      • FredPeyer

                        Goldie, I said it before, but here it is again: I admire you, your courage and your strength. But remember, she may be in her own world, but you are taking care of her in this world, and I for one am convinced that the love you give her does travel through to her world. She may not be able to acknowledge it, but believe me, it is there!

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Thank you Fred, I am sure that you are write, when our Spirits combine all is well.

                        • Poetic Dan

                          Wow, tears for breakfast. Beautifully heart felt my friend, this is the love that keeps us strong and you my friend are a champion. Thanks for putting the bar so high

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Thank you so much Dan, your words mean so much to me.

                          • Caring dove

                            aaw.... so sad šŸ™ i feel so sorry for anybody who suffers with dementia , truly sad, you expressed this well , it surely is awful to see someone you love like this

                            • Goldfinch60

                              Thank you yr, yes it is so sad.



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