The Days When He Was A Kid
The sad slide into Alziemmer's18 total reviews
Comment from Benny Beeharry
Hi Bob, i do enjoy it. Simple and flowing it gave me no time to be bored. The repetitions are strong and therefore add to sustain the writing all the way down.
I am Benny Beeharry. Hope you still remember me
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
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Hi Bob, i do enjoy it. Simple and flowing it gave me no time to be bored. The repetitions are strong and therefore add to sustain the writing all the way down.
I am Benny Beeharry. Hope you still remember me
Comment Written 04-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
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I've been out of circulation for around three months, firstly on our retirement holiday and then when I returned home my doctor ordered me to hospital for a quadruple bypass.
Fortunately all is now well.
Thanks for reviewing and being so generous in your rating
Comment from Irish Rain
This is quite lovely. So many beautiful memories, and of course, that's where he retreats to...back to the days when he was a kid. Glad you woke up with this!!!! Blessings....
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
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This is quite lovely. So many beautiful memories, and of course, that's where he retreats to...back to the days when he was a kid. Glad you woke up with this!!!! Blessings....
Comment Written 03-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
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Might I say firstly how good your name Irish Rain is. It really has a poetic ring to it.
Thank yu for stopping by and rating my poem
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Thank you...I love the rain, and everything Irish....so....
Comment from amada
I like these nostalgic poems when I can recall some part of my own childhood. . Delightful memories that came to my mind. Keep on listening to your thoughts!.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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I like these nostalgic poems when I can recall some part of my own childhood. . Delightful memories that came to my mind. Keep on listening to your thoughts!.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Thank you armada. I'm so happy my poem helped you revisit your past. Hope the journey was an enjoyable one
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A poem with a good subject is a well-written poem in my opinion. It comes from the heart and many of us are afraid to become victims of this scary condition.
I picked up a typo in your description of the poem, you may like to correct.
The sad slde(slide) into Alziemmer's(Alzheimer's)
the words in brackets are the correct spelled words.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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A poem with a good subject is a well-written poem in my opinion. It comes from the heart and many of us are afraid to become victims of this scary condition.
I picked up a typo in your description of the poem, you may like to correct.
The sad slde(slide) into Alziemmer's(Alzheimer's)
the words in brackets are the correct spelled words.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Thank you Sandra for highlighting that error. I'll attend to it today.
You're right, this poem is close to the hear, it's written about my father-in-law.
The five stars are much appreciated
Comment from BeasPeas
Nicely done, Bob. Timely and touching content. I found this one while looking for the latest Picture This poem. This one resonated with me as my mom couldn't remember either. A sad situation for the caregiver as well as the patient. Marilyn
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Nicely done, Bob. Timely and touching content. I found this one while looking for the latest Picture This poem. This one resonated with me as my mom couldn't remember either. A sad situation for the caregiver as well as the patient. Marilyn
Comment Written 02-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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I've been away for three months and not entered any contests. First up my wife and I enjoyed our retirement holiday in Canada and the US. Two fantastic countries. Nine weeks of pure pleasure.
Returning home saw me hospitalized for three weeks. I underwent a quadruple by-pass. Not as much fun as the holiday.
Fortunately I'm now well on the road to recovery.
Thanks again for the great review
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Hi Bob. You are fortunate to have returned home from your trip before hospitalization. My husband has had a valve replacement among other issues. I'm glad you're feeling better and back on FS again. Marilyn
Comment from LIJ Red
Free verse is images and thoughts, and the words make pictures without
measured brushstrokes. This is sad, and complete, and fine free verse...
in my honest but unschooled opinion.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Free verse is images and thoughts, and the words make pictures without
measured brushstrokes. This is sad, and complete, and fine free verse...
in my honest but unschooled opinion.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Thank you for such a great compliment, a picture without brushstrokes. Wow.
Sadly it's the story of my father-in-law.
Comment from royowen
Don't worry Bob, it is poetry, it does have its own rhythm, a very nostalgic, drawn from your storehouse of memories, there's been a repeated theme of nostalgia and reflection on site lately. I've found that God shares with His people a current theme, so this doesn't surprise me. Nicely written, articulate, reflective with poignancy, beautifully done, very identifiable, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Don't worry Bob, it is poetry, it does have its own rhythm, a very nostalgic, drawn from your storehouse of memories, there's been a repeated theme of nostalgia and reflection on site lately. I've found that God shares with His people a current theme, so this doesn't surprise me. Nicely written, articulate, reflective with poignancy, beautifully done, very identifiable, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 02-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Thanks Roy for such a complimentary review. I guess after my operation, they actually found a heart, I'm being a little reflective. It's strange how serious surgery makes you realise how fragile we really are. And yes, one does talk more earnestly with the Lord.
Thanks again.
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Yes you're right Bob, life and relationship take on a new meaning, each moment is precious, we tend to a squander these treasures when we're younger.
Comment from frogbook
This was very good-a poignant picture of a place to return from the ravages of this terrible disease. Much enjoyed and that's what I like about writing, not so versed in the rules of poetry or the meter. The story is what does it for me.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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This was very good-a poignant picture of a place to return from the ravages of this terrible disease. Much enjoyed and that's what I like about writing, not so versed in the rules of poetry or the meter. The story is what does it for me.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Thanks frogbook for such a nice review. It really is gratifying to receive such compliments for something that is so personal.
Comment from Joy Graham
Oh my. This poem struck a chord for me. My father-in-law had Alzheimer's. He passed away in March from a massive heart attack. We all focused on the alzheimer's so much that the heart attack took us all by surprise. I think it's good to write about these things. It brings awareness, and it connects with people that may need to read about it to help them through their own walk through this disease. We don't know what's going on in the world of the folks we lock eyes with every day. A poem such as this could help ease somebody's worries.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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Oh my. This poem struck a chord for me. My father-in-law had Alzheimer's. He passed away in March from a massive heart attack. We all focused on the alzheimer's so much that the heart attack took us all by surprise. I think it's good to write about these things. It brings awareness, and it connects with people that may need to read about it to help them through their own walk through this disease. We don't know what's going on in the world of the folks we lock eyes with every day. A poem such as this could help ease somebody's worries.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2016
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It's also personal for me. It's written about my wife's father.
It is such a cruel disease as it robs the patient of his dignity
Thank you for taking the time to review
Comment from Jay Squires
I think it has great meter and that gives it its shape. Mostly, though, what I loved about it was the sense of nostalgia. I did a lot of thinking back about my childhood; dreams still vibrant and vigorous, when I was going through a bout of chemo. I was taking a hard look at the tally, to see where my "kids dreams" had taken me. After your surgery, you might be doing a lot of self-examination yourself.
I think you do very well with your poetry, Bob.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2016
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I think it has great meter and that gives it its shape. Mostly, though, what I loved about it was the sense of nostalgia. I did a lot of thinking back about my childhood; dreams still vibrant and vigorous, when I was going through a bout of chemo. I was taking a hard look at the tally, to see where my "kids dreams" had taken me. After your surgery, you might be doing a lot of self-examination yourself.
I think you do very well with your poetry, Bob.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2016
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Mr. Squires you have read me spot on. I guess something like this really highlights one's fragility. Thank you so much for the six stars
