Memories
A poem about Alziemers15 total reviews
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
A poem about Alziemers
Memories
by bob cullen
Hello, Bob,
You did an excellent job with the story of your father-in-law's Alziemers. It's such a terrible thing. I fear to get it. I wonder if the person who has it is aware of his/her illness.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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A poem about Alziemers
Memories
by bob cullen
Hello, Bob,
You did an excellent job with the story of your father-in-law's Alziemers. It's such a terrible thing. I fear to get it. I wonder if the person who has it is aware of his/her illness.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Thank you Gypsy. Your kind review is greatly appreciated. Actually This is an old poem and I posted it accidentally. After reading your review I was glad I'd finally put it on line.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Yes, Alzheimer's is a cruel and terrifying thing--as much for loved ones as for the victim. Those lucid times are precious but, as your lovely moving poem says, they can be fleeting. The last two lines brought tears.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Yes, Alzheimer's is a cruel and terrifying thing--as much for loved ones as for the victim. Those lucid times are precious but, as your lovely moving poem says, they can be fleeting. The last two lines brought tears.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Cruel certainly is the appropriate word. My father-in-law is no longer suffering. Thank you for taking the time to review this poem and more so for the five stars
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about Alzheimer's effect on the sufferer an the ones who witness the struggles and deterioration of their loved ones are also heartbreaking.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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A very well-written poem about Alzheimer's effect on the sufferer an the ones who witness the struggles and deterioration of their loved ones are also heartbreaking.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Sandra, thank you for taking the time to review the story of my father-in-law's final years. Watching someone go through this awful illness sure makes one appreciate the blessings in their own life..
Comment from Vanna1
Double negative "don't mean nothing" . So they do mean something? Or they have lost all meaning? This is a sad poem. I can sense the emotions you conveyed: loss, frustration, helplessness. A troubled time truly. Happy writing!
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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Double negative "don't mean nothing" . So they do mean something? Or they have lost all meaning? This is a sad poem. I can sense the emotions you conveyed: loss, frustration, helplessness. A troubled time truly. Happy writing!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020
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Vanna1, thank you for taking the time to review my poem. Is Vanna an abbreviation for Savannah. I occasionally use double negatives with the intent generally displaying a character's lack of education or manner of speaking.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
There is much sadness in these words Bob, memories become muddled in these cases and losing it can be very distressing for everyone, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2020
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There is much sadness in these words Bob, memories become muddled in these cases and losing it can be very distressing for everyone, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2020
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Thanks Dolly. Actually that wasn't the poem I intended to promote. I'll have to do some reviewing before I post again.
Comment from Earl Corp
They say Alzheimers is harder on the patients families than it is on the person afflicted. I have actually gone through a memory loss and it was harder on my wife than it was me. The second time I went through it, I realized it and it was frustrating because I was aware. Your poem rhymed, made sense and made me think. Very nice job.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2020
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They say Alzheimers is harder on the patients families than it is on the person afflicted. I have actually gone through a memory loss and it was harder on my wife than it was me. The second time I went through it, I realized it and it was frustrating because I was aware. Your poem rhymed, made sense and made me think. Very nice job.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2020
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my work. Your comments are very much appreciated. I also agree with your comments on Alzeimers, it is a truly horrible disease.
Comment from Joy Graham
I can relate to this theme very well. My father-in-law had Alzheimers also. He was in the middle stages when he suffered a massive heart attack. Just found out a former church friend passed away a few months ago from Alzheimer's also.
I think you captured the disease well in your poem. It sent me into my own experiences and memories.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016
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I can relate to this theme very well. My father-in-law had Alzheimers also. He was in the middle stages when he suffered a massive heart attack. Just found out a former church friend passed away a few months ago from Alzheimer's also.
I think you captured the disease well in your poem. It sent me into my own experiences and memories.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016
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It sure is difficult to watch the disease progress in someone you love. I believe the saddest part is the loss of dignity the sufferer experiences
Comment from frogbook
That last line is very powerful, and the message of the poem is well heard and so sad. A poignant topic for poetry and well written. Glad you submitted again.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016
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That last line is very powerful, and the message of the poem is well heard and so sad. A poignant topic for poetry and well written. Glad you submitted again.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016
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Your kind comments are greatly appreciated
Comment from Benny Beeharry
Hi Bob
The six is for the depth and creality and creativity in this write. It is just perfect as the feeling flows of sadness and the loss of memory.
There is nothing missing here , a great flow and a great grip on the subject in hand,
Bless you.
Benny Beeharry
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016
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Hi Bob
The six is for the depth and creality and creativity in this write. It is just perfect as the feeling flows of sadness and the loss of memory.
There is nothing missing here , a great flow and a great grip on the subject in hand,
Bless you.
Benny Beeharry
Comment Written 01-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016
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Benny this has made my day. Actually this is a rewrite and to my mind it's now a far better poem. Thank you again for the six stars
Comment from Jay Squires
Bob, you really are a poet. I think you know that. I take it your Father-in-law has dementia? God, it's a fear we all have, you know? You're just a kid, but at my age I can feel memory slipping. Names of people. Names of things. My God, meanings of words ... or worse yet, having the meaning I want to go with a scene and know there's a word in my arsenal that expresses it perfectly ... but it's nowhere to be found. So I make a pest of myself on Vocabulary.com. Stay there for hours at a time. Learning new words that I'll have forgotten the next time I sign in. Frustrating, but I keep plugging along.
Anyway, you've captured the moment of it all with this profound poem.
Actually, I'm quite upbeat and happy now. I just realized I may seem defeated and depressed. Not in the least. Next time you come to CA let me know. Okay?
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016
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Bob, you really are a poet. I think you know that. I take it your Father-in-law has dementia? God, it's a fear we all have, you know? You're just a kid, but at my age I can feel memory slipping. Names of people. Names of things. My God, meanings of words ... or worse yet, having the meaning I want to go with a scene and know there's a word in my arsenal that expresses it perfectly ... but it's nowhere to be found. So I make a pest of myself on Vocabulary.com. Stay there for hours at a time. Learning new words that I'll have forgotten the next time I sign in. Frustrating, but I keep plugging along.
Anyway, you've captured the moment of it all with this profound poem.
Actually, I'm quite upbeat and happy now. I just realized I may seem defeated and depressed. Not in the least. Next time you come to CA let me know. Okay?
Comment Written 01-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016
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Not sure if I'm allowed long flights anymore but you can be assured next time we're in the State we'll be calling on you.
I've been to those places you write about here, but they right words generally come to about three conversations later.
Then I blurt out the forgotten word and people look at me as if I'm strange. Fortunately I already know I'm strange. I'm a writer.
Sadly Jeanette's dad is on the slide. It's so hard to watch someone lose their dignity.
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Oh, I'm sorry. Poor Jeanette. It has to be so hard on her. She remembers her daddy when he was invulnerable. Tell her to keep that memory alive.
