Holding
an invisible
deck of cards,
he shuffles and deals
to no one. To someone?
To someone only he can see?
He rambles incoherently then laughs,
nearly shouts, while regurgitating war stories
still vivid in his confused mind. A broken record—
these life stories. He reaches to grab
a card, then yells, “We need beer!”
Tugging on his oxygen mask,
he fights the tangle of tubes
that hum and buzz
and keep him
in the game.
talya
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Anonymous says
Give him my love. So sad. B.
Talya Tate Boerner says
It is. But it’s life.
Colene says
Hey, he is seeing it in color!
Talya Tate Boerner says
Not sure what he sees, but he sees something:))
TimH says
In his world, he is happy. It’s hardest on those living outside his dream world. I’ll keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Also, this is an awesome piece of writing.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Yes I love it when he laughs. Could be alot worse!
Patricia A. Laster says
Awesome piece of observing, feeling and writing.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thanks Pat! I’m counting down to HP!!! xo
MJ Shellabarger says
Wonderful poem.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you:))