The Show Must Go On
Living with Parkinson's15 total reviews
Comment from RJ Heritage
Your Your message was clearly expressed so it is easily understood. The style is on point because the syllables are correct.
The photo depicts it's theme very well.
Well done.
RJ
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024
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Your Your message was clearly expressed so it is easily understood. The style is on point because the syllables are correct.
The photo depicts it's theme very well.
Well done.
RJ
Comment Written 18-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024
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Thanks, RJ, for taking the time to review my poem.
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You?re very welcome.
RJ
Comment from Wendy Rappeport
This is so true and offers a gentle description of the awful ravages that Parkinson's disease brings, with the difficulty talking above a whisper and the overall freezing up of movement. Such a few words paints such a true picture.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024
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This is so true and offers a gentle description of the awful ravages that Parkinson's disease brings, with the difficulty talking above a whisper and the overall freezing up of movement. Such a few words paints such a true picture.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Wendy, for reading and for offering your wisdom. I so appreciate the six stars.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a terrible debilitating desease and the sufferer has a battle against it, a poignant post Ginda and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2024
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This is a terrible debilitating desease and the sufferer has a battle against it, a poignant post Ginda and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 17-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Dolly.
Comment from Mintybee
This poem has heart and empathy. The comparison of Parkinson's to a ballet was unique and intriguing. It gave a kind of dignity and grace to something difficult to live with and hard to talk about.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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This poem has heart and empathy. The comparison of Parkinson's to a ballet was unique and intriguing. It gave a kind of dignity and grace to something difficult to live with and hard to talk about.
Mintybee
Comment Written 16-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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Mintybee, you are right about Parkinson's being difficult, but so many accept it with grace and dignity, I am awed. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from BethShelby
This is a good one for the 5-7-5 contest. It is something so many live with and I'm sure it isn't easy. I applaud them too. I've know a number of people living with this condition and most are cheerful continuing to live live as best they can.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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This is a good one for the 5-7-5 contest. It is something so many live with and I'm sure it isn't easy. I applaud them too. I've know a number of people living with this condition and most are cheerful continuing to live live as best they can.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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Thanks, Beth, for your review and for your caring.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
This was beautifully done. My great aunt had parkinson's and lived to a ripe old age. I learned to only fill her glasses halfway. When it was just me and her, I would feed her. She wouldn't do that with anyone else around. But it was our secret. In the seventies they did not have assisting silverwear and what not. Good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2024
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This was beautifully done. My great aunt had parkinson's and lived to a ripe old age. I learned to only fill her glasses halfway. When it was just me and her, I would feed her. She wouldn't do that with anyone else around. But it was our secret. In the seventies they did not have assisting silverwear and what not. Good writing. Karen
Comment Written 15-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind remarks. I joke with my husband by ordering "half" a cup when he makes me coffee. One of the poems in the book is entitled, "My Mover and Shaker."
Comment from Pearl Edwards
That is a good way of explaining living with Parkinsons, in showing up for a different rehearsal each and everyday. There are some ballets none of us want to perform in, but it's not always our choice. Nicely done with your 5-7-5 poem Ginda.
Cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2024
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That is a good way of explaining living with Parkinsons, in showing up for a different rehearsal each and everyday. There are some ballets none of us want to perform in, but it's not always our choice. Nicely done with your 5-7-5 poem Ginda.
Cheers,
valda
Comment Written 14-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Valda, for your supportive comments. They mean a lot to me.
Comment from Carol Clark2
I love the metaphor of this 5-7-5. Anyone with an illness that slows their physical movements can relate well to this. The therapy is hard, but a necessary 'rehearsal.' This is a great contest entry, and I hope it does well. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2024
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I love the metaphor of this 5-7-5. Anyone with an illness that slows their physical movements can relate well to this. The therapy is hard, but a necessary 'rehearsal.' This is a great contest entry, and I hope it does well. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 14-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Carol, for seeing the meaning in the poem. Grateful for the six too.
Comment from Wendy G
Excellent entry, and a very meaningful one. I like the expression "rehearsal of slow movements" - but not the reality, for these unwilling participants. Sending best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Excellent entry, and a very meaningful one. I like the expression "rehearsal of slow movements" - but not the reality, for these unwilling participants. Sending best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Thanks, Wendy.
Comment from karenina
Oh, my. My brother-in-law has advanced Parkinson's and lives in North Carolina, so we only get to see him once a year. The incredible decline from one year to the next is heartbreaking. He has an amazing attitude though, and refuses to give up the "ballet" of life!
Karenina
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Oh, my. My brother-in-law has advanced Parkinson's and lives in North Carolina, so we only get to see him once a year. The incredible decline from one year to the next is heartbreaking. He has an amazing attitude though, and refuses to give up the "ballet" of life!
Karenina
Comment Written 14-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Karenina, for your understanding words. Although my Hummingbird poetry book on PSP and Parkinson's is published, I still try to build awareness through poetry. It is such a difficult journey.
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It is. Some of my most memorable patients were my Parkinson's heroes!
