In the Maze of Her Mind
The Little Genius
The lady with the curious mind
Wanders lost, searching for a sign
Of the brilliance she left behind
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Her memories, like threads, unravel
Weaving a tapestry of confusion
Her intellect, once sharp like a knife
Now dulled by the cruel intrusion
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The shelves of her mind, once neatly lined
With volumes of knowledge and wit
Now lay empty, barren and unrefined
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Her eyes, once bright with the fire of invention
Now glazed with the mist of forgetfulness
Her hands, once steady in their intention
Now tremble with the weight of her distress
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She longs to return to the days of her prime
When her thoughts danced like fireflies in the night
But time has robbed her of her shine
Leaving her scared in a world without light
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So, she wanders on, lost in the maze
Of a mind that no longer serves her well
A genius lady with dementia, forever dazed
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Dedicated to my mom Isabel... despite being trapped in this cruel maze her sincerity and love still shine through... that she will never lose... My mom truly has a heart of gold.
About the Creator
Rick Henry Christopher
Writing is a distraction for me. It takes me to places unknown that fulfill my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and a soothing of the breaks and bruises of the day.
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Comments (41)
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this very personal insight.
Beautiful words Rick!
Wow, your words painted a vivid picture of the struggles we face in our own minds.
Congratulations on top story 👏 a great read
good job blog
I know this must have been difficult to write. The constant emphasis on comparison and contrast of youth and older age adds so much complexity and sympathy.
The long goodbye... a sad and worthy tribute!
That last stanza really got to me! A golden poem. What a tribute.
Beautifully written. Heartbreaking. - Anneliese
Beautiful.
Congratulations on your Top Story Rick! Well deserved 😊
damn, knew this was going to be a heartbreaker. Beautiful words and beautiful sentiment and eloquently poetic. Well done, Rick!
A loving tribute from a loving son. Thank you for sharing your (Top) story and congratulations.
Lovely words
Congratulations 🎉
Awesome 😎
Mice
It's touching to see how your love for your mother shines through even in the midst of her struggle with dementia.
Congrats on the Top Story
A very beautiful tribute to a beautiful women. Congratulations on a well deserved Top Story
Congratulations on Top Story!!
Wonderfully written - beautiful, but so sad - I can feel your love for her.
An absolutely gorgeous tribute to your mother, wonderful and well deserved top story
Tears to my eyes. What a beautiful expressive poem about whom your mom is and what the disease has taken from her. Especially love this line "When her thoughts danced like fireflies in the night." ❤️ Many hearts
beautiful tribute to ur mum..