Real Loss
a poem26 total reviews
Comment from Aiona
What is this poem's structure called? I can see a structure. The rhyme scheme is aabba. I'm not sure about meter. The poem's topic is poignant. So many people right now have dementia, including my mother and father. It's sad to see their skills going away, but the good thing is your daughter still knows how to play, and thus life continues. I'm thinking of starting to do piano lessons, and make sure that others can play when I'm gone too.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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What is this poem's structure called? I can see a structure. The rhyme scheme is aabba. I'm not sure about meter. The poem's topic is poignant. So many people right now have dementia, including my mother and father. It's sad to see their skills going away, but the good thing is your daughter still knows how to play, and thus life continues. I'm thinking of starting to do piano lessons, and make sure that others can play when I'm gone too.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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It is a limerick suite, but in format only.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Bill,
This is so sad. To lose such a gift all of a sudden and at such a time is such a loss.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Happy Holidays.
Joan
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Hi Bill,
This is so sad. To lose such a gift all of a sudden and at such a time is such a loss.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Happy Holidays.
Joan
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Joan. It has set the tone for the new year.
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No problem, Bill.
Joan
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Dear Bill, I was going through your portfolio and found this poem, I'm sorry I didn't see it earlier.
I could feel your pain in each word. Dementia is a wicked illness, and so very sad. My neigbours wife has it, he was 100 years old last week, and his wife in her 90's. He told me, that, 'she isn't my Mavis anymore' I could have wept.
The saddest part has to be when they know they are losing their memories and can't do anything about it. I'll keep you both in my prayers. I'm so sorry, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Dear Bill, I was going through your portfolio and found this poem, I'm sorry I didn't see it earlier.
I could feel your pain in each word. Dementia is a wicked illness, and so very sad. My neigbours wife has it, he was 100 years old last week, and his wife in her 90's. He told me, that, 'she isn't my Mavis anymore' I could have wept.
The saddest part has to be when they know they are losing their memories and can't do anything about it. I'll keep you both in my prayers. I'm so sorry, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Sandra. I hope that I can do my part here.
Comment from karenina
This is heartbreaking. This period of dementia is when the person is still aware enough to realize that their memory is failing and the angst, anger, and sadness overtake them. As an RN who worked with Alzheimer's and all stages and types of dementia for 35 years, I feel this loss to the marrow.
Blessings...
Karenina
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
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This is heartbreaking. This period of dementia is when the person is still aware enough to realize that their memory is failing and the angst, anger, and sadness overtake them. As an RN who worked with Alzheimer's and all stages and types of dementia for 35 years, I feel this loss to the marrow.
Blessings...
Karenina
Comment Written 11-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Karenina. We are still reeling here.
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If there is ANYTHING I can do, please PM!
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You are very kind.
Comment from Nicki Nance
Out of sixth stars. This masterpiece is so strong in imagery and so deep in message that it put me standing next to you, watching the loss displace the gift. Your rhyming is brilliant in its simplicity. The structure is lyrical.
Thanks for a sweet, poignant read.
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023
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Out of sixth stars. This masterpiece is so strong in imagery and so deep in message that it put me standing next to you, watching the loss displace the gift. Your rhyming is brilliant in its simplicity. The structure is lyrical.
Thanks for a sweet, poignant read.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Nicki. We will have her checked out next week.
Comment from Douglas Goff
The notes made this very sad indeed. I certainly hope she still enjoyed hearing the music. I have never had any specific musical talent, but have had a strong love for those who can produce that beauty.
Good write my friend.
D
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023
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The notes made this very sad indeed. I certainly hope she still enjoyed hearing the music. I have never had any specific musical talent, but have had a strong love for those who can produce that beauty.
Good write my friend.
D
Comment Written 09-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Douglas. Appointment next week to seee what is going on.
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Prayers my friend. What is her name. I?ll put her on my church?s prayer list. Our church is strong.
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Kathleen. Thank you, Douglas.
Comment from Sarita Méndez
I'm sorry about what happened to your wife, this is very sad.
Your poem perfectly describe what was in your minds when it happened.
Thank you very much for sharing this text and good luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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I'm sorry about what happened to your wife, this is very sad.
Your poem perfectly describe what was in your minds when it happened.
Thank you very much for sharing this text and good luck for the contest.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Sarita
Comment from Navada
As a musician, I would find this so challenging. It's a skill that feels as natural as breathing, and to have it suddenly disappear would be like losing my sight or my vision. I can certainly empathise and feel very sorry for her.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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As a musician, I would find this so challenging. It's a skill that feels as natural as breathing, and to have it suddenly disappear would be like losing my sight or my vision. I can certainly empathise and feel very sorry for her.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Navada
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Bill,
You tell quite a story in your special rhyming poem. I hope your wife's problem is not too serious. Is it her vision? You and I seem to be in a similar state. My wife has passed out about 4 times this year. Something about the Vagus nerve. I don't understand it, and I don't like it. But it's out of my hands. She is 68 years old. We never know what old age will bring. I have been having a few dizzy spells... I'm 73. It's no fun dealing with health issues. I have to wonder... where are these "Golden Years" I've heard so much about???
Anyway, it must be so difficult for your wife to not be able to play the piano after so many years.
"six decades now silent
an emptiness now giant"
I play guitar in the worship team at church, and if I lost that for some reason, I'd be devastated. As it is, I have arthritis in my middle finger of my left hand. Sometimes it will lock on me right out of the blue. So far, I've been lucky on Sunday mornings. But what will I do if my finger gets any worse? I've played guitar since I was 15 years old!
Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Hi Bill,
You tell quite a story in your special rhyming poem. I hope your wife's problem is not too serious. Is it her vision? You and I seem to be in a similar state. My wife has passed out about 4 times this year. Something about the Vagus nerve. I don't understand it, and I don't like it. But it's out of my hands. She is 68 years old. We never know what old age will bring. I have been having a few dizzy spells... I'm 73. It's no fun dealing with health issues. I have to wonder... where are these "Golden Years" I've heard so much about???
Anyway, it must be so difficult for your wife to not be able to play the piano after so many years.
"six decades now silent
an emptiness now giant"
I play guitar in the worship team at church, and if I lost that for some reason, I'd be devastated. As it is, I have arthritis in my middle finger of my left hand. Sometimes it will lock on me right out of the blue. So far, I've been lucky on Sunday mornings. But what will I do if my finger gets any worse? I've played guitar since I was 15 years old!
Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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I used to laugh at the idea of taking pills and seeing doctors all the time. I now plan our days on my medical scheduler. Hope your finger has an easy cure. My wife passed out and broke her foot. Man!
Comment from Pam (respa)
Thanks for sharing the artwork, notes, and poem, Bill. I am very sorry to hear about your wife. I read some of your comments, and thoughts are with you and your family for what you are going through. You wrote a very good poem showing the impact on both you and your wife as she was unable to play what used to come so easy to her. The last verse speaks volumes about the feeling of emptiness. I hope that writing this has helped ease the burden if only in a small way. Know that many people here care.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thanks for sharing the artwork, notes, and poem, Bill. I am very sorry to hear about your wife. I read some of your comments, and thoughts are with you and your family for what you are going through. You wrote a very good poem showing the impact on both you and your wife as she was unable to play what used to come so easy to her. The last verse speaks volumes about the feeling of emptiness. I hope that writing this has helped ease the burden if only in a small way. Know that many people here care.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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You are very kind, Pam
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Kindness and thoughtfulness is the one thing we can share to support one another, Bill. You are very welcome for it.
