Blizzard Of Forgetfulness Tanka Poem by Chen-ou Liu

Blizzard Of Forgetfulness Tanka

Rating: 5.0


living alone
in the blizzard
of forgetfulness …
snowflakes obscure the world
outside the nursing home

Thursday, May 19, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: snow,aging,loneliness,mental illness
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Susan Williams 19 May 2016

Yes. The memory is being eaten up by the fog of old age- - dementia, Alzheimer's pain meds- -and all that is left of like is a gray existence in a gray room in a last stop on the journey nursing home, You have a sure grasp on words and paint a picture laden with a quiet but powerful emotion. Definitely a 10++++++++++ poem.

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Chen-ou Liu 20 May 2016

Dear Susan: Many thanks for your encouraging comment. Have a nice weekend. Chen-ou

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