An Ancient Voice

On August 8, 2013 By Barbara KaufmannIn senyru, Wabi Sabi poems and images

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the ancient one –

I pretend her old stories

are brand new

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For Carpe Diem ‘ancient voices’

15 thoughts on “An Ancient Voice”

Look for A Lovely Thing

yes! Very sweet and poignant

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August 8, 2013 at 6:15 PM Reply
Maggie Grace

And that would make her very happy ♥

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August 8, 2013 at 6:38 PM Reply
Cathy Tenzo

I love this. I adored my grandmother and I always did this with her. As she got older many people stopped listening to her but we shared a respect for each other. Still miss her!

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August 8, 2013 at 8:52 PM Reply
1. WabiSabi
  
  For me, it is my mother. �Tragically, she is losing many of her stories too. �Each week she remembers less than the week before. Painful process for both of us. �The only way to survive, is to be in the present moment.
  
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  August 8, 2013 at 9:05 PM Reply
  1. Cathy Tenzo
    
    Have you considered recording some of them? Even the recorder on most smart phones would work. I do personal history work and I know how valuable these can be to people later. My thoughts are with you. This is very difficult indeed.
    
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    August 8, 2013 at 9:13 PM Reply
    1. WabiSabi
      
      I have never recorded her voice but I do write her stories down. I think she would be intimidated by the recorder. She is very stubborn about certain things! Thank you for the idea though. Perhaps I” try it.
      
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      August 9, 2013 at 7:17 AM Reply
jrbsays

Wabi – as you know, this is very real to me to, I love it and relate to it.
WOuld you mind if I shared it on my Dementia Journeys blog and FB page with a link back here?

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August 9, 2013 at 5:22 AM Reply
1. WabiSabi
  
  Of course you may share it, JRB. I am honored that you would share my poem and link to my blog! Thank you!
  
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  August 9, 2013 at 7:21 AM Reply
Susan

new to you and to me
beautiful poem

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August 9, 2013 at 8:06 AM Reply
flatfroghaiku

Nice bit of realism in a month of difficult prompts.

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August 9, 2013 at 8:42 AM Reply
readinpleasure

don’t we all?

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August 9, 2013 at 9:07 AM Reply
magicalmysticalteacher

I’m sure your pretense is both loving and kind.

When the Old One Speaks

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August 9, 2013 at 1:50 PM Reply
Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

I need to remind myself of that… so many times I heard them…

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August 9, 2013 at 3:48 PM Reply
Lisa A.Williams

I love those stories no matter how often a loved one repeats them. Beautiful!

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August 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM Reply
siggiofmaine

Perfection…the only way to go.
Peace
Siggi

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August 10, 2013 at 12:45 AM Reply