Every night, the blue moon
slides
on my windowsill
shedding a bit of
herself on me and smile;
It invades my sleep.
I’ve long sentenced my
conscience
To an absolute exile-
Doomed I am….
into the gallows of oblivion. Today,
Bordering on
insanity, my mind
grazes almost mechanically
on unknown and mysterious pastures.
Oh, I am full of amnesia!
A lost identity- though
scrupulously honest to myself,
but the world cares
not,
neither forgets, nor
forgives me.
I understand, the past
is real…and I lived it.
But its gone today… yet
somehow!
The generosity of the Prussian blue moon-
Crossing from one side to the other-
still captivates me.
I adore the beams
when they come all the way
to be with me!
...and people call me lunatic, senile…
Oh, love me, respect
me as I am…I pray.
Patients with amnesia
can feel emotions, despite memory loss. Routine neglect from family, friends
may leave the amnesic patients feeling sad, frustrated and lonely even though they
can't remember why! So treat them with respect and dignity!!
Linked up with Susan's prompt: http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.in/2017/08/poets-united-midweek-motif-respect.html
It would be enough, I think, to share the moon with this person, even if I go home and cry about all that is lost. Such an active mind, such an awareness of what is happening. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI remember reading somewhere, where it was said that the Dalai Lama was quoted as saying that "his religion is kindness" I just can't help but Luv that. And see in your poem it's reflection
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Wednesday Panchali
Much love...
I adore that Prussian blue moon! And I resonate with amnesiacs as I have no short term memory at all and my family mocks me for it..........I laugh it off, but still, it would be nice if they didnt.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured it marvelously in the flow of the words. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, moving and sad If we only could all be respected with all that we are. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and heartbreaking. One could feel the longing of the speaker for companions. Love the Prussian blue moon.
ReplyDeleteBtw today's prompt was prepared by Susan, Panchali di.
Beautiful...yes, everybody deserves respect....we may never know fully what others are going through....!
ReplyDeleteVery sad but true. The symptoms and even the condition can be greatly improved with intensive and caring one on one communication . The family and friends usually do not have the time or are prepared to make the time as it requires a good deal of self sacrifice. It is indeed fortunate for those few who are fortunate enough to have these people in their lives.Considerable improvement in memory can take place in the first 12 to 18 months.
ReplyDeleteWe are all so different just why do we want to change people? I love meeting people who are different, think differently and they are of course interesting as I hope they find me. Everybody is worthwhile even if they have amnesia and need sympathy and encouragement.
ReplyDeleteSo true, let love be there for all.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting and thought provoking poem, thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThis is heartrending and beautifull written. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to be made aware. Thank you.
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