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When Memories Slip Away

When memories slip away when they sink into an endless sunset when minutes swiftly sift through the hourglass of time… …hold me tenderly, hold me close before my story ends remember the moments we have together dreams that time transcends. I feel so vulnerable so powerless and alone my words have become elusive emotions drain into listless puddles my thoughts crumble from within. Stay with me now through this wretched storm stay close to me stay by my side be the rock that I can cling to against the shifting sands that haunt my mind. 3/20/2023

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Alexis Y.

Date: 3/25/2023 1:41:00 PM

Hi Laura, You penned a good poem on the subject matter. Precious memories are a gift, so we must cherish them. One never knows if they will "slip away" as your poem expressed so well. Have a great day and weekend:-)Alexis

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/25/2023 5:41:00 PM

Thank you for commenting, Alexis. I really appreciate it!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/24/2023 12:34:00 PM

Losing those precious memories can be so fearful, you have expressed that so skillfully here~

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/24/2023 8:17:00 PM

Thank you, Michelle. I wanted to get that feeling of helplessness and loss conveyed, am I’m glad you thought it was. I so appreciate your supportive comments! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/22/2023 4:35:00 AM

Wonderful…especially verse 3! God bless you, Laura!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/22/2023 2:25:00 PM

Thank you, Kim! God bless you, as well! :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/21/2023 7:20:00 AM

This one reads like someone is suffering from Alzheimers. The realization that memories are slipping away and they just want to feel needed again. Close? Great to see you again, Laura.

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/21/2023 7:29:00 AM

A friend of mine has a husband who is beginning to show the effects of dementia..they are both close friends of ours. It is heartbreaking to watch..Thanks for commenting, Daniel.

Robertina B.

Date: 3/20/2023 10:04:00 PM

Really enjoyed your free verse, Laura! Absolutely splendid and surreal... Your talent shines , my friend. Many blessings!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/20/2023 10:38:00 PM

Thank you, Robertina! So glad you liked this one. :)