Hallucination - Day 72 of the SSPC by Daniel

Hallucination

She was sitting peacefully
the dinner was getting ready
shouts made others jump in fear
she was running around madly
pointing towards the ceiling fan
she demanded the girl be brought down from the 'tree'
we looked on helplessly
she was missing her daughters
who had rejected both her and the dementia
she did not forget them though
they continued to be in her thoughts
she was pacified and made to eat a hot meal
calmed down and slept for a while
the shouts kept coming back in intervals

{every cloud has a silver lining}

life as a caregiver is a challenge indeed
it takes all our willpower to overpower harsh emotions
frustration, anger, and hate
often directed toward those who have neglected
they who want only her wealth and nothing more
karma is a reality
wish they realized it before it is too late

Time - 21:18
17 May 2018
Thursday

Note- I am a caregiver for my mil who is suffering from dementia. The above is almost a daily occurrence. I dedicate this to all the caregivers

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entry for Announcing the Steemit School Poetry 100 Day Challenge! (Total Prize Fund 2000 SBD)

I write poems to express myself. I started writing at the age of twelve or so and some of my poems were published in magazines for children, a time when print still ruled the world. The internet and the blogging world has helped me write poems. Most of it was as I wrote earlier, to express myself and my thoughts. I have also been a ghostwriter.

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The poem list

What is love to you? आपके लिए प्यार क्या है ♥ Day 1 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The river - Day 2 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Wisdom - Day 3 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Feelings - Day 4 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Light and peace - Day 5 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Bored - Day 6 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Music is my life - Day 7 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Roses - Day 8 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The sea of red and green - Day 9 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The challenge - Day 10 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The funny bone - Day 11 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Winners - Day 12 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Juicy fruits - Day 13 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Temple premises - Day 14 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Special - what is special to you? Day 15 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Patience - Day 16 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Respect - Day 17 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Fun and happiness - Day 18 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Are you a robotic human? - Day 19 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Woman - Is she a 'piece'? Day 20 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Fly high like the eagle - Day 21 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Plant a sapling - Day 22 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Kerala - Day 23 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Perfect place - Day 24 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Sketching - Day 25 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Emotions - Day 26 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Passion - Day 27 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Why fear? - Day 28 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Blessings - day 29 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Disbelief - day 30 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

self-pity - day 31 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The yawn - day 32 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Mind and muddle - day 33 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Food, Water, and Air - day 34 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The truth day 35 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Music is my life - day 36 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

What does fame cost you? day 37 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The journey of the soul - day 38 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Deceit and love - day 39 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Prayers - day 40 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The Road to Success - day 41 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

I am the river - day 42 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

True love and courage - day 43 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Posh City or fresh air - day 44 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

April Showers - day 45 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Examinations - day 46 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Are you lazy? - day 47 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Your loving pet - day 48 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The rain of hope - day 49 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The secret - day 50 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

United for peace - day 51 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Childhood fancies - day 52 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

I am an ant ♥-----------♥ day 53 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The mermaid - day 54 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Hurry and Worry - day 55 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

I am a tree - day 56 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Willpower and lack of it - day 57 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Crypto revolution - day 58 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Divine yoga - day 59 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Nonsense - Day 60 of the steemit school poetry contest by @d-pend

When in doubt - day 61 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Awakening - day 62 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

The greens - day 63 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Chants - day 64 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

disconnecting with reality day 65 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

Life lessons -Day 66 of steemit school poetry contest

Mother Nature - Her fury, day 67 of the Steemit school 100 day poetry challenge

What brings a smile to my face? Day 68 of the SSPC by Daniel

Lucky charms - Day 69 of the SSPC by Daniel

Nothing is impossible - Day 70 of the SSPC by Daniel

The lover's wait - Day 71 of the SSPC by Daniel