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Nick Hills's avatar

A third-person life through the lens of a camera.. great poem! Thanks for sharing, I wish you a beautiful Saturday!

Off Ramp to Brave Spaces's avatar

Thank you! I really liked this one, too. Appreciate your comment very much!

Miles Hack's avatar

This was very elusive, but quite enamoring to decipher. Wonderful piece!

Off Ramp to Brave Spaces's avatar

Thank you, Miles. That means a lot. I went a few directions as I was writing it before settling with this version. I feel good about it. It captures my mom’s final years, but really could be anyone who becomes debilitated and loses contact with their old life. Thank you.

Miles Hack's avatar

Huge thanks for the sharing of experience, made me recollect my own losses too

Off Ramp to Brave Spaces's avatar

We all have them, it really does help to share, doesn’t it?

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

This poem is so moving. I could feel the isolation and the loss. You express the feelings well. Thank you for sharing.

Off Ramp to Brave Spaces's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie. It’s based on my mom, who finally was able to find peace after losing all her special people, her vision and her mobility. I appreciate your kind words.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

You’ve captured the feelings so well. Thanks for sharing this part of your life.