Perhaps it is a mercy
09.13.06 (9:05 am) [edit]
He sits looking at me with expectation
Hoping this time will be different
That I will understand what he is trying to say
His confusion less than it were before.
Once his mind was whole
A puzzle put together tightly
It boundaries firm
Linear in his memories
Now the puzzle is broken
The parts there scattered
The connection gone
Past and present have no meaning
Wanting to see his mother
Even though he knows he is almost 80
Knowing me
Yet forgetting where he lived before
Knowing something is wrong
With no way to go
Only the continuing downward spiral
To complete forgetfulness
Perhaps that is a mercy.
posted by: lorischuster (reply)
post date: 09.14.06 (3:31 pm)
A very frustrating and sad place to be. Very nicely written.
posted by: mitchdolittle (reply)
post date: 09.15.06 (4:49 am)
Thank you, hopefully he will be coming back to the home soon. We are trying to see if he can stay here; if we can keep him safe.
Peace
mitch