by HGM Moya Goatley
Member since:
February 16, 2006

No Outing Today

July 27, 2006 07:02 PM EDT (Updated: July 27, 2006 07:04 PM EDT)
views: 33 | rating: 9.8/10 (6 votes) | comments: 12

She worries because

She doesn't know where she lives.

So we stay there - where?

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Comments: 12

Linda Douglas Jul 27, 2006, 8:43pm EDT
It is so sad. Very well done. But I can't help but wonder if you had gone out if she would remember.
John Doyle Jul 27, 2006, 9:27pm EDT
Sad but excellent, as always
Laurie White Jul 27, 2006, 9:59pm EDT
Sad, Moya. It must be a scary state to be in when you are confused.
intriguing
Marinela Kotsina Jul 28, 2006, 1:28am EDT
wonderful spirit Moya
HGM Moya Goatley Jul 28, 2006, 5:59am EDT
Thanks everyone. Linda, thanks for your concern. Actually, we did go out but she was anxious, though being Mimi she made a joke of it. When we got back she didn't recognise the name outside the Home and when we got inside she couldn't remember having been out. I wrote the haiku as I drove home. Moya
mona d. Jul 28, 2006, 8:52am EDT
charming, sweet, sad and painful...so many emotions evoked with so few words.
Edward Nudelman Jul 28, 2006, 10:00am EDT
It is a sad and most difficult road for all involved. Your haiku hammered that home eloquently
jessie voigts Jul 28, 2006, 2:48pm EDT
moya - your compassion shines through everything you write. i thank you for honoring her, and teaching us how hard her life is right now. thank you!
HGM Moya Goatley Jul 28, 2006, 5:12pm EDT
Mona, Ed, Jessie, Thank you for your kind words. Moya
Jim Ross Aug 1, 2006, 1:49pm EDT
As long as she enjoys a warm smile, eh? Sigh.

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