He was having hallucinations like
Jack did.
His wife asked me to stop by unannounced to
Help mediate a problem.
Her husband was certain a woman had been visiting
For several days even sharing his bed, and
I didn't try to convince him otherwise.
I simply said she was gone now and he
Didn't need to worry about her.
He wasn't sure that he could trust his
Wife either.
When a person can't reason,
Reasoning doesn't work.
I changed the topic and prayed with the
Couple trying to diffuse the tense
Situation.
I left, glad that I could momentarily help, but
Feeling so very, very sad knowing
That in the days ahead things
Will only get worse.