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Comment from Lisasview
Yes, the question is such a big one.
What can one do.
Interesting that I am reading this now as I have been in the hospital for a new knee and instead of 3-4 days they kept me there for 7 because they just could not figure what pain killers to give me.
We are American but live now in Spain.
All they gave me was paracetamol and anti inflammatory meds...
When the level reached 10 they gave me morphine!!! 3 times..
Anyway finally they gave me codeine and it works..
Happy to be home.
The thing is when we are older we need to be super careful...
I wish the best for your wife...
Lisasview
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Yes, the question is such a big one.
What can one do.
Interesting that I am reading this now as I have been in the hospital for a new knee and instead of 3-4 days they kept me there for 7 because they just could not figure what pain killers to give me.
We are American but live now in Spain.
All they gave me was paracetamol and anti inflammatory meds...
When the level reached 10 they gave me morphine!!! 3 times..
Anyway finally they gave me codeine and it works..
Happy to be home.
The thing is when we are older we need to be super careful...
I wish the best for your wife...
Lisasview
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Thank you Lisaview. I appreciate your kindness and hope you're doing better soon.b
Comment from Yusita
This is a moving poem with which many of us can relate. It is one of the hardest things to see a loved one's will to live slip away... because we know, at that point, it is only a matter of time...
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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This is a moving poem with which many of us can relate. It is one of the hardest things to see a loved one's will to live slip away... because we know, at that point, it is only a matter of time...
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you Yusita, sadly, you are right.
Comment from Sabrina H.
I'm so glad to read that your wife is ok now. My best wishes and prayers to you and her.
As for your poem, it was very moving. I like the flow and structure you choose. Best of luck on the contest.
Keep writing:)
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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I'm so glad to read that your wife is ok now. My best wishes and prayers to you and her.
As for your poem, it was very moving. I like the flow and structure you choose. Best of luck on the contest.
Keep writing:)
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you very much Knight77, for you kind review and comments.
Comment from Navada
This is a terrifying prospect. Having lost both my parents, I can relate to the emotional cycle you describe. My mother, in particular, had had enough and it was a challenging path to tread to respect her wishes not to resuscitate, which we did, while also suppressing our own desire to keep her with us as long as possible.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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This is a terrifying prospect. Having lost both my parents, I can relate to the emotional cycle you describe. My mother, in particular, had had enough and it was a challenging path to tread to respect her wishes not to resuscitate, which we did, while also suppressing our own desire to keep her with us as long as possible.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you Navada. I really appreciate your kind words. Yes, sounds like you can identify with your mother.
Comment from tfawcus
A harrowing tale, Tom. Your free verse is economical and this gives it maximum impact. Your reader can feel the pain, both the physical pain of your wife and your own mental anguish.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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A harrowing tale, Tom. Your free verse is economical and this gives it maximum impact. Your reader can feel the pain, both the physical pain of your wife and your own mental anguish.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you Tony. Yes. I am glad that came across.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Treischel, you and your wife both went through a lot. I understand where this poem come from--a place of hopelessness. When my own father was dying from cancer, at first I prayed for him to live; and then I prayed that God would be merciful and take him. You were almost there, but thankfully, your wife chose life--a beautiful thing. Every day is a gift.
Your poem reads and flows well, and your message is clear. Of note:
I have no answers
but hope
(T, in these situations, hope and prayer is all that we can do.)
Well done. Soulful photo.
"Free verse is free flow from the heart ~ LateBloomer" Margaret
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Hi Treischel, you and your wife both went through a lot. I understand where this poem come from--a place of hopelessness. When my own father was dying from cancer, at first I prayed for him to live; and then I prayed that God would be merciful and take him. You were almost there, but thankfully, your wife chose life--a beautiful thing. Every day is a gift.
Your poem reads and flows well, and your message is clear. Of note:
I have no answers
but hope
(T, in these situations, hope and prayer is all that we can do.)
Well done. Soulful photo.
"Free verse is free flow from the heart ~ LateBloomer" Margaret
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you Latebloomer, for this touching and sensitive review. So sorry about your dad. You are right about hopelessness.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is so poignant and your clear and well expressed verse strikes at the heart of this deeply disturbing scenario. Your added notes also leave me feeling equally sad for anyone having to experience this kind of loss of dignity. I think we have to keep believing that things will turn around with patience and faith. They may not of course but that optimism can help the observer/sufferer at least over the initial period. I was so gratified to learn that your wife came through it and her body fought back. There's a small edit slapping food and (dring?) away. But this is a very moving post. Thank you for sharing. Debbie
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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This is so poignant and your clear and well expressed verse strikes at the heart of this deeply disturbing scenario. Your added notes also leave me feeling equally sad for anyone having to experience this kind of loss of dignity. I think we have to keep believing that things will turn around with patience and faith. They may not of course but that optimism can help the observer/sufferer at least over the initial period. I was so gratified to learn that your wife came through it and her body fought back. There's a small edit slapping food and (dring?) away. But this is a very moving post. Thank you for sharing. Debbie
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you Debbie. For a touching and sensitive review. I?ll fix that spaghetti that was supposed to be "drink".
Comment from patcelaw
My heart aches for your wife and the pain and suffering that she's going through. And my whole heart also aches for you because I have been through the thing of watching somebody who is not wanting to live. The caretaker, I think, sometimes suffers more than the suffer. Patricia.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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My heart aches for your wife and the pain and suffering that she's going through. And my whole heart also aches for you because I have been through the thing of watching somebody who is not wanting to live. The caretaker, I think, sometimes suffers more than the suffer. Patricia.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you Patricia. You are so right. You are very sweet and sensitive.
Comment from Douglas Goff
The last line is poetic truth. Prayer. God put a strong desire in us to want to survive and it is very difficult for the mind to overcome that.
Plus, sounds like you have a strong woman. Very strong when push comes to shove.
Great biographical piece.
D
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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The last line is poetic truth. Prayer. God put a strong desire in us to want to survive and it is very difficult for the mind to overcome that.
Plus, sounds like you have a strong woman. Very strong when push comes to shove.
Great biographical piece.
D
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you Douglas. She definitely is.
Comment from Sarita Méndez
This is such a true reality. My Dad, My mother, my godfather, my godmother and my grandmother died at the hospital, and they had to struggle as long as they could to stay alive, before finally giving up... Such a sad thing.
Thank you for sharing this text and good luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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This is such a true reality. My Dad, My mother, my godfather, my godmother and my grandmother died at the hospital, and they had to struggle as long as they could to stay alive, before finally giving up... Such a sad thing.
Thank you for sharing this text and good luck for the contest.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you Sarita. I feel for your family experience too. I appreciate your kind comments and support.
