Day 7 - Disconnect

 I talked to him for the first time in the corridor

Of a long term care facility, 

He asked me about my school and he smiled

"I used to go there too, it was fun."

We had a long chat filled with several repetitions

Of a story he knew by heart. 

"He's slowly losing his mind," they said, 

Watching the process of disconnect

Between his mind and now, 

When they saw me listening to same story again. 

A month passed by, and I saw him again, 

Sitting at the entrance looking so lost and lifeless. 

I was hesitant to approach him for the fear 

That he would have forgotten me. 

One day, I bumped into him in the hallway, 

He asked me about my school and I blurted out

"Do you remember me? I was here-", I was interrupted. 

"Of course, I do. You left a month ago. I still remember 

Things from when I was a kid.", he smiled with pain. 

I wondered if he was hurt because 

I thought he was forgetful, 

Or because of what he was going to tell me next

"I used to go there too, it was fun!".


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