Fading Capacity of the Mind
Walk in the den
I need my book
Now, in the room
I ask...
What brought me here?
Train of thought gone
Bam!
Just that fast, I forgot
For this week’s W3 challenge, writers are invited to capture a dramatic moment in just a handful of lines — a storm breaking, a glass shattering, a door slamming, a sudden realization, or any instant where something changes sharply or unexpectedly.
I chose to write about the realization that my mind is not what it used to be. Just that quick, I forgot why I was going in the other room and what I needed. The aging mind has jokes; it likes to play tricks. Enjoy it while you can! If this sounds like you, just know you are not alone😃
Thank you for stopping by to read💕🙏🏽
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28 replies on “Fading Capacity of the Mind”
hi, O’Nika❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Deanna, is live until Monday:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/06/03/w3-prompt-214-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
Hi David, thank you for the reminder. I will check it out. 😊
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hi, O’Nika❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Reena, is now live until Monday:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/05/27/w3-prompt-213-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
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David, thank you for letting me know. 😊
*hug*
This is something us old people go through train of thought gone that quick great concept O’NIKA
Louis, so true as we age this happens! Thank you🙏🏽💛
I love this you capture the sudden, jarring feeling perfectly – the good thing is – you are definitely not alone! Thanks so much for taking part 💞
Thank you so much, Ange! 💕 It is good to know that I’m not the only one. 😊
W0w…
Sandy, thank you! 🙏🏽💕
Story of my life! You captured it well.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽💕
Oh yes, I do this all the time!💞Suzanne
Suzanne, it really bothers me when this happens, but I am accepting it😃 Thank you for stopping by🙏🏽💞
I think it feels worse the more we worry about…. 💞
So true, Suzanne. Thank you🙏🏽💛
O’Nika, the “Bam!” in this poem really hits me because it feels so sudden and real, like a thought just vanished into thin air… I can relate all too well! 🧠
Much love,
David
David, thank you. 🙏🏽🤍Yes, that is what it feels like. The thought left as quickly as it came🤯
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Join the club, O’Nika. It’s because you’re a poet. 💗
Lesley, I have learned to accept that my mind is slowing down…. 😃 I’m in good company in the WP community of poets! Thank you for stopping by 💕🙏🏽
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Ha! (shoot, what was I going to say?)
D. Avery, I like your sense of humor! 😃Thank you for stopping by. 🙏🏽💗
This happens more than I like to admit. LOL
Thank you, Kaci. 🙏🏽💗I understand. I’m right there with you on that. 😃