Hallucination
She was sitting peacefully
the dinner was getting ready
shouts made others jump in fear
she was running around madly
pointing towards the ceiling fan
she demanded the girl be brought down from the 'tree'
we looked on helplessly
she was missing her daughters
who had rejected both her and the dementia
she did not forget them though
they continued to be in her thoughts
she was pacified and made to eat a hot meal
calmed down and slept for a while
the shouts kept coming back in intervals
{every cloud has a silver lining}
life as a caregiver is a challenge indeed
it takes all our willpower to overpower harsh emotions
frustration, anger, and hate
often directed toward those who have neglected
they who want only her wealth and nothing more
karma is a reality
wish they realized it before it is too late
Time - 21:18
17 May 2018
Thursday
Note- I am a caregiver for my mil who is suffering from dementia. The above is almost a daily occurrence. I dedicate this to all the caregivers
@d-pend contest
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I write poems to express myself. I started writing at the age of twelve or so and some of my poems were published in magazines for children, a time when print still ruled the world. The internet and the blogging world has helped me write poems. Most of it was as I wrote earlier, to express myself and my thoughts. I have also been a ghostwriter.
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The poem list
What is love to you? आपके लिए प्यार क्या है ♥ Day 1 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The river - Day 2 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Wisdom - Day 3 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Feelings - Day 4 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Light and peace - Day 5 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Bored - Day 6 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Music is my life - Day 7 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Roses - Day 8 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The sea of red and green - Day 9 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The challenge - Day 10 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The funny bone - Day 11 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Winners - Day 12 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Juicy fruits - Day 13 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Temple premises - Day 14 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Special - what is special to you? Day 15 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Patience - Day 16 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Respect - Day 17 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Fun and happiness - Day 18 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Are you a robotic human? - Day 19 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Woman - Is she a 'piece'? Day 20 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Fly high like the eagle - Day 21 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Plant a sapling - Day 22 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Kerala - Day 23 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Perfect place - Day 24 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Sketching - Day 25 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Emotions - Day 26 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Passion - Day 27 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Why fear? - Day 28 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Blessings - day 29 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Disbelief - day 30 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
self-pity - day 31 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The yawn - day 32 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Mind and muddle - day 33 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Food, Water, and Air - day 34 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The truth day 35 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Music is my life - day 36 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
What does fame cost you? day 37 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The journey of the soul - day 38 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Deceit and love - day 39 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Prayers - day 40 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The Road to Success - day 41 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
I am the river - day 42 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
True love and courage - day 43 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Posh City or fresh air - day 44 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
April Showers - day 45 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Examinations - day 46 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Are you lazy? - day 47 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Your loving pet - day 48 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The rain of hope - day 49 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The secret - day 50 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
United for peace - day 51 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Childhood fancies - day 52 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
I am an ant ♥-----------♥ day 53 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The mermaid - day 54 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Hurry and Worry - day 55 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
I am a tree - day 56 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Willpower and lack of it - day 57 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Crypto revolution - day 58 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Divine yoga - day 59 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Nonsense - Day 60 of the steemit school poetry contest by @d-pend
When in doubt - day 61 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Awakening - day 62 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
The greens - day 63 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Chants - day 64 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
disconnecting with reality day 65 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
Life lessons -Day 66 of steemit school poetry contest
Mother Nature - Her fury, day 67 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge
What brings a smile to my face? Day 68 of the SSPC by Daniel
Lucky charms - Day 69 of the SSPC by Daniel
Nothing is impossible - Day 70 of the SSPC by Daniel
The lover's wait - Day 71 of the SSPC by Daniel
Great topic. I'm glad there are people out there who value those who are struggling through their later years. I like how you tell a story with this poem. The short, succinct lines draw the reader in for the meat of the story.
I like this line a lot. It makes the scene come to life. I can imagine how a delusional person would say this remembering something from the past. It also makes me wonder who's in the tree and why. I like how you show us the difficult reality that relatives often abandon these vulnerable people and the brunt of the task gets pushed entirely onto just a few of the family members.
These lines make me realise that the person giving the care is concerned about how the discarding of the elder will effect everyone.
I liked this piece. 😎
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Nice one in the row
thank you
Very beautiful and heart touching writing.
Kudos and respect to you for taking care of your mil!
I have worked with people suffering with dementia and Alzheimers I could really relate to you poem, so many people are forced to live out their lives being forced into homes and forgotten by so called loved ones, it is heart breaking, I feel you heart in this poem xx
Thank you so much for understanding. Stay blessed dear