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Geremia
Geremia
Jan 13, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

THE FALL INTO MADNESS

THE FALL INTO MADNESS


The signs are there
But
The mind does not yet perceive
The insidious degeneration
Festering its own insanity
Until
The serpent's  sting
Strikes with unspeakable vengeance
And then
There is a  rapid fall into madness.
The Soul begs release
From the agony
Of fear and confusion
And
Dread.
I know
I’ve seen it so
This dementia
An obscenity inflicted on humankind
An abomination of Creation
The irony of God’s love and affection
Peace only in the sleep of death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
— Geremia, Jan 13, 2010

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Seren

Seren

16 years 4 months ago

Dearest Joe

....... just my stars tonight dear man ... all I have to offer, your write is heartbreaking in its honesty ... sorry I dont have more love and mountains of hugs your Jayne x x x
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 4 months ago

A seized thought so filled with fire

A seized thought so filled with fire so short yet containing the whole. This rhythm is so fine, one enjoys the words and their flow apart from the meaning; then the meaning bleeds through and fills us with its message, which is so strong, so fierce, so grippingly soulful that it moves us so. Dear Joe, dear Longobardolino. Your Annuccia.  
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Lunegirl

16 years 4 months ago

Madness, insanity, a realm

Madness, insanity, a realm many stray into and are lost.... I like the way you have set out the poem, makes for an even more interesting read. The saying goes that if you think you are mad your not, if you think you arn't you are lol, a bit of adness is healthy i think vicki
Geremia

Geremia

16 years 4 months ago

J.B. Longo-GeremiaYes. I saw

J.B. Longo-Geremia Yes. I saw my mm de of Parkinsonian dementia; took care of her at home. I was diagnosed with a form of hereditary Parkinsonism 2 years after she passed at home. Fortunately-- hopefully-- i am beig medicated in time to prevent the repetition of a family history[ my mom's 2 brothers, as well]. My sister and brother are fine. Thanks, Joe
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 4 months ago

Life obliterates us.

Life obliterates us. Period. It chooses how and when. In the meantime, POETRY!!! Keep on keeping on, Joe... and don't let that bastard illness get you down for too long. My dad had it at the end of his life along with emphysema (which killed him). And of course, you're familiar with Michael J. Fox. Bless his soul. Bless you. ~A
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 4 months ago

Life obliterates us.

Life obliterates us. Period. It chooses how and when. In the meantime, POETRY!!! Keep on keeping on, Joe... and don't let that bastard illness get you down for too long. My dad had it at the end of his life along with emphysema (which killed him). And of course, you're familiar with Michael J. Fox. Bless his soul. Bless you. ~A
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Oh you

What words can one give, dear Longo? Hang in there. Love, hugs and wishes well. Love Lyz. XX
Geremia

Geremia

16 years 4 months ago

J.B. Longo-GeremiaJ.B.

J.B. Longo-Geremia J.B. Longo-Geremia To my Lyz . Thank you/ When I was first diagnosed with ths disease I told the dctor that I din’t want to die like my mom did –dementia. He asssured me that it was unlikely since I was diagnosed early enuf. My wrtng helsp a great d eal in keeping a “journal” and keeping my mind sharp. Unfonrtunately, I have less control of the keyboard day by day [you csn see that here]. BUT I look so damn good, who cares! : ) Love from Joe
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lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Hi again

I told you, you were cheeky, lol, yes, and a looker. lol, you and your humour are still intact, thats great, thanks for bringing a smile to my face. And I will see you on your next. Love Lyz. XX
Geremia

Geremia

16 years 4 months ago

J.B. Longo-GeremiaA

J.B. Longo-Geremia A "looker"? How sweet to say...but you are right. {Where is THAT mirror! ? } Love to my Lyz from Joe