NONET / PALINDROME
heartbreaking to watch his sad demise
he disintegrates before me
now unrecognisable
ravaged by cruel ill health
trim and taut no more
his beauty gone
so strong bright
handsome
once
This is heartbreaking .....
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's age, sometimes it's illness like cancer that can completely alter the body, leaving us to go beyond and seek the spark within.
ReplyDeleteThe form used perfectly captures the feeling of withering away.
ReplyDeleteSkilful nonet, palindrome and ekphrastic. And, as it should be, the well-expressed emotion takes precedence, to make for a moving read.
ReplyDeleteSo sad and how hard it must be to see someone strong and beautiful disintegrate xx
ReplyDeleteYou say and convey so much in so few words - wonderful - Jae
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad. I feel for you.
ReplyDeleteYet another reason why being the healthier care giver bites. Empathy to all those who stay with loved ones in sickness as in health.
ReplyDeletePK
As Rommy said, great use of the form.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent marriage of form and content. Very moving.
ReplyDeletePerfect form for this poem.
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