Never Alone

By Richard L. Provencher

Sat, 08 Jun 2019
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is she -- hidden

within her babbling voice

content on

a morning walk with

groceries tied  

to a walker – purse alongside.

 

One step then another

(embracing coloured Mall tiles)

taking her somewhere

she knows – once

a professor

with knowledgeable skills

reciting as if she’s

still lecturing at Dalhousie U--

a touch of Dementia

her best friend these days.

 

 

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Submitted by Nolan on

Sad. Very sensitive.

& Cheers Richard

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you, Nolan. I believe it important to recognize both merriment and depressive subject matter in writing. That allows us to be subjective and realistic in order to try and understand our surroundings. My cdctor told me recently 1/3 of her large caseload had signs of dementia. Knowledge is wisdom. Do not fear it, yet be aware and do something that continually challeges the brain, Puzzles, chess, be active as possible, use your brain, read and shun isolation. And as I do -- WRITE! 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Richard,

keeping the brain active is so important. We can only do our best as we get older. Your poem was sad, but brings home the reality of growing old we can learn from.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Hello there young lady-- growing older is a glory as we maintain this higher step. From this perch I am an eagle anxious to recapture travelled paths and share the moments of now. Cheers, RLP

Richard L. Provencher