Slippage

Mummified
Author: Mummified
Word Count: 61
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Slippage

Slippage refers to the gradual disintegration of someone’s mind. Whether through age or mental illness – the gaps are disturbing for the both onlooker and the observed

Slippage belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Compassion, Courage & Friendship and WMG

I observe you and see

the mental st…st…stutter as your brain seeks the word,

misunderstandings increase and you are sure I have not told you,

did I ? did I not ?

the keys,
the meeting,
missed, forgotten,

lost somewhere in the intricate wiring of neurons and mental electricity.

not firing on all cylinders anymore
and we compensate but never discuss…

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    The mind is a powerful thing. It’s scary when it starts to disconnect itself from the world around it.

  • Mummified

    Mummified

    Yes…terrifying in fact

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German

    this is touching fran.

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