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he is a world away
his brain waves are wired different
his rants
incessant conver
sations
harken to the past
he is firmly placed there
albeit not totally unaware
he has suffered for decades now
in recent times
loved ones have died in his arms
yet for him there has been no consolation
so he is sidetracked in an altered state
his reality
for many hours during the day
praying for people of the past to leave him alone
agitated calling them by name
but for years we have seen red flags
and have heard alarms
I have lobbied for change
but this remains the same
adjust the meds
he has been combative
cursed me out
I don't feel safe
he has charged me and others
I pray for him not to be crazy as hell
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