I write because I must. But not always about my journey as a dementia care partner or to advocated for better care. Sometimes I write about other aspects of my life, and sometimes that writing takes the form of poetry, which I first began experimenting with in late 2012.
Here are links to seven pieces posted on my personal blog amazing susan, which I invite you to follow if you find it of interest.
November 16, 2015: Despite the tears and sorrow infused in passing years, I am grateful for the joy and tender moments I found, and continue to find, in the ebb and flow of the days, weeks, and months of our journey. This poem is about the changing seasons of life, experiencing sorrow, and finding joy in unexpected places. Even when the sun sets, beauty lingers in the afterglow.
in the afterglow
by punkie
in the afterglow
countless years
of laughs and tears
say yes or cry oh no!
the shell retained
a pearl remained
tied without a bow
yet joy was hidden
it rose unbidden
in daily ebbs and flows
spring came and went
fine times we spent
walking to and fro
summer bloomed
‘twas none to soon
get ready, set and grow
one season grieves
dead fallen leaves
the geese begin to go
now drink hot tea
‘tween two and three
waiting for the snow
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This is a dark piece of poetry. Like the joyful, tender pieces I write, this poem was born of the powerful emotions and unexpected circumstances in which I found myself involuntarily immersed. I was trapped in a multitude of ways by forces beyond my control. My heart was in a jar; I was bound, gagged and tortured. I gave; but I did not give in. I grieved; but I did not give up. Thank you for reading, listening and watching, and thus validating my experience.
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