The dVerse challenge for today is to write a Quadrille, 44 words which must include the word eye in the main body of the poem.
His hearing is mostly gone now
His memory consistently fails him
He no longer recognizes his loved ones
He only remembers his first language
It’s almost impossible to understood him
His eyes hold secrets of his failing health
And his frustration with life now
44 words
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So poignant Lauren. Very sad for the family
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It is hard.
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🥲😔
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So sad 💜
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It is very difficult
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It is 💜
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As my mother faded from life with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia I remember most of all the ‘blank’ look in her eyes … though she remained breathtakingly beautiful. A lovely write.
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Thank you. My FIL is doing worse by the day. 😦
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It is really hard. My parents are both in care now, and my father hasn’t known who I am for a long time and now my mother is uncertain as well sometimes. Hang in there Lauren. ❤
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It is tough. Thanks for the encouraging comment
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I remember how my mother faded away… it was painful to see.
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Very painful.
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So very sad, Lauren. I’m sorry…
-David
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Thank you David. His suffering ended.
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Baruch Dayan Ha-Emet (BDE)
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1582773/jewish/The-Jewish-Blessing-on-Death.htm
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Thank you for this. We knew a very late phone call last night was not good news.
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I’m so sorry, Lauren. Prayers for peace are on the way. Remember to take care of you.
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Thank you JoAnna. No matter how inevitable death is, the pain is real.
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Yes, it is. I hope the pain gets softer with time.
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It will, of course. But right now it’s very hard.
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This is so difficult to deal with, Lauren. I went through it with my mother, and now my husband is starting to decline more and more. My good wishes are with you.
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Thank you. His suffering has ended.
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I am sorry that you lost him, but glad he is no longer suffering.
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