the now she returns to dementia
Published by
Roland Packer
Roland lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For over 40 years he has worked as a professional musician in various roles; performer, teacher and composer. He has been writing haiku since the early 80s and has authored a mini-chapbook,"Wayfarers" (Phafours Press, 2017) and a full-length collection, "no heroic measures" (Red Moon Press, 2024). View all posts by Roland Packer
Wonderfully minimal and so moving.
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the now she returns to dementia
—ROLAND PACKER
So many people face dementia now or soon. I was heartbroken to watch the Manchester United football team's advert about dementia, and that famous past players like Martin Peters have this curse.
A classic one line haiku using the best of subverted syntax to give a greater meaning.
Wonderfully strong work, powerfully poignant, contemporary, and incredibly moving.
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Alan Summers
President, United Haiku and Tanka Society
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strong and powerful as I watch someone close to me come and go. The one liner captures this poignantly.
Absolutely interesting. It's also like History and Memories divert and direct attention towards past. Everything that already took place prior, however present moment continues to remain there.