Broken into pieces,
Shattered and afraid.
I see it in your eyes,
An empty silent gaze.
I hold your hand, in my hand.
Not knowing what to do.
You’re lost to me forever.
I can’t fix this part of you.
For years, I’ve watched you slip away.
Becoming frail and oh so weak.
A man of strength and stature.
I watch in disbelief.
By a demon, you were taken.
By a force that knows no cure.
This sad and empty feeling
Too painful to endure.
A twisted maze of tangles.
Too many to untie.
The light’s turned into darkness,
In this …. The longest of goodbyes.
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lovenlosses 
So beautiful!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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A poignant and beautiful poem. I especially love the last line (and title) – “the longest of goodbyes.”
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That was beautiful, Patty!
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Patty, are you losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s? Your poem is deeply touching.
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What a touching poem! It’s just beautiful, Patty and I look forward to more.
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Hi, Alan. I certainly can relate, to what you’re going thru. Words cannot adequately convey the pain you must be feeling. Thinking of you and your mum. Blessings!
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Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for The Mystery Blogger Award. Please see my blog for details.
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Beautiful and poignant. This poem spoke to me as my father in law suffered from Alzeihmers.I could see the same pain in my husband’s eyes.
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Thank you. So sorry about your father in law! It is a devastating disease! Blessings to you and your family!
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Thanks Patty. He passed away three years before.
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