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Aphasia, a Loss for Words

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Then…

Flowers wilt, leaves drop,
sky darkens, wind howls.
Days shorten as solstice nears.
Earth rotates in reverse.

Now…

Listen quietly, with courage
and strength. Determination
to improve, like a marathon
runner. Slow and steady will win.

Contributor

  • Rochelle M. Anderson lives in Minnetonka, MN. She had a severe stroke in 2007 and has aphasia and right sided weakness. Over time, much therapy, and her friends and family, she continues to improve. Rochelle discovered poetry writing as an outlet for her creativity and to improve her aphasia. She uses dictation to write her poetry.