Staring Dementia in the Face

by Lylanne Musselman

The world in these poems is constricted by the demands of tending to a mother in cognitive decline, who talks to her daughter in "a circular spin," a welter of tears, accusations, and delusions. Musselman writes clearly about the strain of juggling intense caretaking and daily life. Certainly, there is grief for all that is being lost and for the pain in this family's past. As the poet's voice carries readers through the shocking and wistful moments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C9SYWLVQ
• ISBN13: 9798888382592
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Finishing Line Press
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"