Dad
You were not religious
barely spiritual
your brain operated
in calculations, computations,
risk prevention
even while deteriorating from dementia
designing structures was on your mind
you watched with intense focus, when I
showed you images of architecture
created buildings from dominoes
now that you’ve passed on
gone on to another journey
your mental powers restored
I pray the Great Architect finds you
and together you make grand designs
in the lands of Skye, mist, cloud.
your brain operated
in calculations, computations,
risk prevention
even while deteriorating from dementia
designing structures was on your mind
you watched with intense focus, when I
showed you images of architecture
created buildings from dominoes
now that you’ve passed on
gone on to another journey
your mental powers restored
I pray the Great Architect finds you
and together you make grand designs
in the lands of Skye, mist, cloud.
Cindy Hutchings’ first poetry chapbook, "Tree Talk," was published by
MoonPath Press. Cindy is a member of Northwest Renaissance & Striped Water
Poets in Auburn, WA, USA. She graduated from the University of Washington with
a BA in English and Women Studies. She writes with passion about nature,
events, and social causes. Her poetry is also shared online at
QuillandParchment.com and http://artwithaheart-forum.tumblr.com
Dear Cindy,
ReplyDeleteYour poem brings to mind my best friend and mentor, Bob, a highly rated college professor before dementia set it. I really like the line that has his mental powers restored. I'm confident that many in the Whispers family will appreciate this poem.
Blessings,
Michael
Thank you Michael, I really appreciate your comments. Take care, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this piece, thanks for sharing it!
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