^{by Annette Gagliardi}

Mumbled moments
    obstinately tenacious,
        cling to what’s left of my mind.
   
Mystery memories
    half-gone in a twinkling,
        emerge as my life unwinds.

Mention the name
    of my lover and spouse
        and hope that I catch it in time.

Touch me just so
    as if you must go,
        And I’ll whisper that I will be fine.