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Days slip in reverse,
Colors fade as thoughts bleed out;
Mind stolen by time.
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Written for the Time Capsule haiku challenge.
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Comments (26)
"thoughts bleed out" was such a strong phrase. So impactful, Heather <3 always hitting these haikus on the nail.
So raw, vulnerable, searing truth!
Wow. So real and raw. Great work.
This Is a moving description that captures many people's experiences slowly losing a loved one to dementia.
Yes, indeed.
On my, so sad.
Wow, Heather. Painful yet beautiful. Thank you.
Wonderful haiku!
Painful and tender
a very interesting take on time and loss.
Awesome! So much depth... So little words...
Whoaaa, it's so incredible how just 3 lines of 14 words can make me feel so emotional. This was sooooo deep! You're amazing!
Nice 👍 I can see words popping in your head you just had to write them.
You're still on fire!
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Very cool. 😎
Excellent words
Loved it!!!💖💕
Well done, Heather 💕
Beautifully done.
FFS. Should I hand in my poet identity card today? (Joke, obvs...but come one) This...is so good. So true, heartbreakingly so. And that picture seals and ties it all up. Epic stuff, Heather!
This is brilliant 👏 Love it! ❤️
Wonderful!!! Loved it!!!
Really connected with this… remembering my grandma and her last few years 😔
Omg!!! This, and this concept, is brilliant! Sad. But killer haiku!!😍 The picture is perfect!