Dear Life
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "Dear 'Memory'"Addressing different themes in a form of a letter
33 total reviews
Comment from Wendyanne
Oh dear, how embarassing PUPA. I have a brain like a seive and if I don't do things as soon as I think about it I forget. I have to write each little job down. Yes I can certainly relate very much. Good luck
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Oh dear, how embarassing PUPA. I have a brain like a seive and if I don't do things as soon as I think about it I forget. I have to write each little job down. Yes I can certainly relate very much. Good luck
Comment Written 12-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Yes my friend, quite embarrassing. It makes me hesitant to ask about friend's parents anymore. Anyway, most of my friends know that about me by now!
Thanks for reviewing.
Love
Pupa
Comment from Gypsymooncat
Well, thank goodness there's nothing seriously wrong! So I can laugh sympathetically with you about this loss of memory. Loved how you wrote this in the letter/poem style, and also think it's excellent that you've given your memory an ultimatum. And don't worry. We all forget these sorts of things here and there. I'm a bad one for leaving lists behind tht I've written out, so I rarely bother anymore. Even if I do remember to take them they end up in my pocket, and then go thru the washing machine.
Hoepfully you'll take heart in the wonderful reviews this poem's probably had by now, and not worry about remembering to reply to us all!! Take care Pupa! Great poem! xoxoxo
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Well, thank goodness there's nothing seriously wrong! So I can laugh sympathetically with you about this loss of memory. Loved how you wrote this in the letter/poem style, and also think it's excellent that you've given your memory an ultimatum. And don't worry. We all forget these sorts of things here and there. I'm a bad one for leaving lists behind tht I've written out, so I rarely bother anymore. Even if I do remember to take them they end up in my pocket, and then go thru the washing machine.
Hoepfully you'll take heart in the wonderful reviews this poem's probably had by now, and not worry about remembering to reply to us all!! Take care Pupa! Great poem! xoxoxo
Comment Written 12-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Hey, here I am remembering not to forget to reply to my reviews! haha. Thanks God the system of FS keeps reminding us of it... I appreciate your review and sharing with me some of your experiences as well.
Love
Pupa
Comment from boberto
PUPA, I was going to suggest that you make the text
larger to be easier to read. However, after reading over
again I don't think I want to----too scary. Straighten out girl--it's just stress. didn't you read my greeting card "Sick?". If you haven't, please do---there's a cure for you.
boberto
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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PUPA, I was going to suggest that you make the text
larger to be easier to read. However, after reading over
again I don't think I want to----too scary. Straighten out girl--it's just stress. didn't you read my greeting card "Sick?". If you haven't, please do---there's a cure for you.
boberto
Comment Written 12-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Yes, I have read it now, before replying to this review. Well you are right, part of it is stress. But it is getting serious and affecting my daily life, specially the short term memory. I know it's age... I am getting younger every day!! haha
Love
Pupa
Comment from Mike K2
I'd watch it with this poem. I see the biggest change in people and memory because the fear and worry about it to much. You did a good thing about checking things out, but don't harp too much. My memory episode is related in my poem, "The Re-Bourne Identity."
The brain is a remarkable construction and possibly as we mature it will reshuffle priorities and I believe it is actually a mechanism that actually extends life. If I wrote this poem, about every other line would actually be a line from a poem, not yet written. I consider it just a part of aging and as long as there is decent care, everything remains fine. The caregivers must just accept and understand. The persons mind themselves will fill in the gaps with the remaining memories, hence the repetition. The best thing is to work out the mind by continually challenging it with new things.
I enjoyed this poem, though I understand the significance and the fear. It is well written and expressive of the fact we always want to remain the best that we can. In all of my experience, it is also accurate and you portrayed it well from a third persons standpoint.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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I'd watch it with this poem. I see the biggest change in people and memory because the fear and worry about it to much. You did a good thing about checking things out, but don't harp too much. My memory episode is related in my poem, "The Re-Bourne Identity."
The brain is a remarkable construction and possibly as we mature it will reshuffle priorities and I believe it is actually a mechanism that actually extends life. If I wrote this poem, about every other line would actually be a line from a poem, not yet written. I consider it just a part of aging and as long as there is decent care, everything remains fine. The caregivers must just accept and understand. The persons mind themselves will fill in the gaps with the remaining memories, hence the repetition. The best thing is to work out the mind by continually challenging it with new things.
I enjoyed this poem, though I understand the significance and the fear. It is well written and expressive of the fact we always want to remain the best that we can. In all of my experience, it is also accurate and you portrayed it well from a third persons standpoint.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Mike, thanks for such a thorough and insightful review. I do believe the mind has to be kept busy, it is like a muscle in our body that has to be trained.
My short memory is the part I am really suffering from.
Love
Pupa
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Weel, I guess I can't comment on something that I don't really have. I'm the absent minded professor type from the beginning. However, I have very good abstract thought and a sense of when to trigger the shutter in photography. Have a good day! Mike
Comment from Norzah
I really enjoyed reading this poem, where memory is treated like a naughty boy. likely to play pranks on us and let us down in the most embarassing ways. Most of all I like the warning given: if you don't bahave by September, I'll fire you. That's hilarious, Pupa. When I think of the absent minded professors, I take comfort that it's not really a bad thing to forget
a lot of things in life. Otherwise there can be an information overload and a memory crash. Only the subconscous needs to be expanded and the retreival mechanism reinvigorated. Love the poem.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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I really enjoyed reading this poem, where memory is treated like a naughty boy. likely to play pranks on us and let us down in the most embarassing ways. Most of all I like the warning given: if you don't bahave by September, I'll fire you. That's hilarious, Pupa. When I think of the absent minded professors, I take comfort that it's not really a bad thing to forget
a lot of things in life. Otherwise there can be an information overload and a memory crash. Only the subconscous needs to be expanded and the retreival mechanism reinvigorated. Love the poem.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Norzah, your insightful reviews are always much respected and appreciated. Thanks for this one, and for the most encouraging rating, I am humbled my friend.
I do believe that sometimes forgetting is a blessing, specially after traumas and grief. It does help. I am glad you liked my letter and again many thanks for the shining stars.
Love
Pupa
Comment from maggieJo
Why do we call people like this 'friennd'/ With friends like this we don't need enemies. Enenies who treat us like this would soon be out the door.
Why do we put up with friends like and not invite them out the door with out regrets?
Ho hum ---Oh, well. They are good writing material at least.
maggiejo
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Why do we call people like this 'friennd'/ With friends like this we don't need enemies. Enenies who treat us like this would soon be out the door.
Why do we put up with friends like and not invite them out the door with out regrets?
Ho hum ---Oh, well. They are good writing material at least.
maggiejo
Comment Written 11-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Hey, maggie, your review confused me a little... but I can tell my poem made you think and that you liked it, hope I'm not wrong.
Thanks for the review and kind rating.
Love
Pupa
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Guess I didn't understand how the 'good friend' kept putting down her 'friend'?
I will have to go back and read again. :-0
maggiejo
Comment from jshep
Well done and a great way to put it, in letter form. I was able to relate to it with a mother-in-law with Alzheimers, former home health care for 2 Alzheimers clients, and a daughter with Lupus who has permanent memory loss, SO needless to say I emotionally related to your poem.
I think it was well written, flowed well, especially in the structure you presented it. I found nothing to change or spag. I thought the form was perfect for the message.
Well done.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Well done and a great way to put it, in letter form. I was able to relate to it with a mother-in-law with Alzheimers, former home health care for 2 Alzheimers clients, and a daughter with Lupus who has permanent memory loss, SO needless to say I emotionally related to your poem.
I think it was well written, flowed well, especially in the structure you presented it. I found nothing to change or spag. I thought the form was perfect for the message.
Well done.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Thanks you so much for this very kind review and rating. I also appreciate sharing with me some of your experiences, thank you.
Love
Pupa
Comment from bard owl
This is a sweet letter to memory. How many times have all of us wondered where the sometimes illusive memory was hiding - seems the older you get, the more you forget!. Your poem flows smoothly with a gentle plea. The imagery is very clear and the message is too. Excellent. bard owl
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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This is a sweet letter to memory. How many times have all of us wondered where the sometimes illusive memory was hiding - seems the older you get, the more you forget!. Your poem flows smoothly with a gentle plea. The imagery is very clear and the message is too. Excellent. bard owl
Comment Written 11-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Linda, glad you appreciated my letter to memory. Older? who's getting older? haha just kidding. Unfortunately I have started much too early in life, so I am a bit worried.
Love
Pupa
Comment from LovnPeace
You come for short visits and even don't like to stay,...I would lose the word EVEN
asked about his mother, when her funeral I had attended,...this is a bit awkward somehow. were you asking your friend when the funeral was? or did you mean WHOSE funeral you has attended? I loved this Pupa. so funny and imaginative. Blessings. L&P*
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2008
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You come for short visits and even don't like to stay,...I would lose the word EVEN
asked about his mother, when her funeral I had attended,...this is a bit awkward somehow. were you asking your friend when the funeral was? or did you mean WHOSE funeral you has attended? I loved this Pupa. so funny and imaginative. Blessings. L&P*
Comment Written 11-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2008
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Thanks L&P, it seems unclear, what I meant was this, I forgot I had attended the funeral and that she had died, so I was simply asking about her! Maybe be I should reconstruct this sentence. Thanks for your suggestions and support.
Love
Pupa
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Oh my, poor girl, that would be embarrassing. OOps. Thank you for explaining. Barbara
Comment from Annmuma
I do identify!!! It is so frustrating not to be able to tell a story because you can't remember any of the participants1 names. Names are my worst. However, with or without a memory, you are still a fine poet! Great job. ann
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2008
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I do identify!!! It is so frustrating not to be able to tell a story because you can't remember any of the participants1 names. Names are my worst. However, with or without a memory, you are still a fine poet! Great job. ann
Comment Written 11-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2008
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Ann, your very kind compliment means much to me, thank you so much.
Yes, names, it can get so embarrassing at times. Well, guess we can't do much about it.
Love
Pupa
