A Silent Cry
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Just A Thought"Development of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Comment from Margaret Bednar
I love how the end stanzas have near rhymes and how we are left with a question. This poem for me show how very vulnerable you are. It is as light as clean laundry in its melancholy. A breeze of a prayer.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020
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I love how the end stanzas have near rhymes and how we are left with a question. This poem for me show how very vulnerable you are. It is as light as clean laundry in its melancholy. A breeze of a prayer.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2020
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Thank, thank, thank you for these lovely reviews!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem. In times of crisis we sometimes spontaneously thinking about solutions for our problems as d most of those ideas are not practical possible.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt poem. In times of crisis we sometimes spontaneously thinking about solutions for our problems as d most of those ideas are not practical possible.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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True, it was just a strange fantasy, nothing serious. Thanks for the review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
One always has hope even to the very end, Marjon. I smiled at the image of you washing then haging your hubby to dry. Your words are well-chosen though poignant.
Thanks for sharing your journey.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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One always has hope even to the very end, Marjon. I smiled at the image of you washing then haging your hubby to dry. Your words are well-chosen though poignant.
Thanks for sharing your journey.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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Jan, thank you for the comment.
Comment from royowen
It's amazing how we can be shaped by our parents when young, what political party we vote for, societal attitudes and morays etc. it's so bad to irrevocably shape young lives by "opinions" inherited, or a well meaning agenda. And as a young, adult Christian, I allowed God to reshape my thinking, and felt the misinformation fall away, (people might consider that wrong as well, heh heh) But it's proved reliable. It's a broad, moot, subject. Your love compelled you though, desperation was your wisdom. Lovely poem, but I understand. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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It's amazing how we can be shaped by our parents when young, what political party we vote for, societal attitudes and morays etc. it's so bad to irrevocably shape young lives by "opinions" inherited, or a well meaning agenda. And as a young, adult Christian, I allowed God to reshape my thinking, and felt the misinformation fall away, (people might consider that wrong as well, heh heh) But it's proved reliable. It's a broad, moot, subject. Your love compelled you though, desperation was your wisdom. Lovely poem, but I understand. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Roy, thank you for the review. The poem may seem somewhat harsh and unfeeling now, but when I wrote it, this thought came to me unexpected, while hanging my laundry out. I still hoped, against reason, that Carlo could be cured, that somehow, this disease could be washed away and dried up with sun and wind. He was not so bad yet, in the beginning we could still talk sometimes.
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Well done
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Thanks, friend.
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Bless you
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:))
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Just A Thought
by Marjon van Bruggen
Hello, Marjon,
It's a fine poem about your husband's Alzheimer disease. It's a very interesting thought... washing a mind from clutter. I can't imagine how hard it must be to go through it with someone you love. I guess that's the answer .. it's some one you love. Well done. I like the way you write.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Just A Thought
by Marjon van Bruggen
Hello, Marjon,
It's a fine poem about your husband's Alzheimer disease. It's a very interesting thought... washing a mind from clutter. I can't imagine how hard it must be to go through it with someone you love. I guess that's the answer .. it's some one you love. Well done. I like the way you write.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thank you so much, Gypsy. A nice review and beautiful 6 stars!
Comment from richie b
Marjon,
A very unique poem. Clever and lighthearted. Good
imagery, well done.
Blessings,
Richie
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Marjon,
A very unique poem. Clever and lighthearted. Good
imagery, well done.
Blessings,
Richie
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thanks, Richie! Your review is appreciated.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Marjon, A husband does not need to have a diagnosis for some grim disease, for a woman to have the notion that she would like to spiff up her husband by washing him out when she did her nylons.
I do like the added notion of hanging him by his ears!
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Dear Marjon, A husband does not need to have a diagnosis for some grim disease, for a woman to have the notion that she would like to spiff up her husband by washing him out when she did her nylons.
I do like the added notion of hanging him by his ears!
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thanks for the review, Suzanna!
Comment from amada
Just a Thought is a beautiful rendition to the absolute of a condition. Sometimes comfort to the inevitable takes a long time to come. This is beautifully written. I wish you the best, writing is a good thing.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Just a Thought is a beautiful rendition to the absolute of a condition. Sometimes comfort to the inevitable takes a long time to come. This is beautifully written. I wish you the best, writing is a good thing.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thank you, Amada, for this nice review.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
If only it was possible to do that, Marjon, to get rid of the illness that is taking away the person you married. Life can be cruel and with dementia, it's not only the patient that suffers, the carer, the loved one suffers equally, if not more. Your poem is so touching, my friend. Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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If only it was possible to do that, Marjon, to get rid of the illness that is taking away the person you married. Life can be cruel and with dementia, it's not only the patient that suffers, the carer, the loved one suffers equally, if not more. Your poem is so touching, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thanks, Sandra, for the nice review.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
There is always that wishful thinking at the beginning or the early stages of disease or tragedy. That is human nature. Your poem is very poignant.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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There is always that wishful thinking at the beginning or the early stages of disease or tragedy. That is human nature. Your poem is very poignant.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Rebecca, thanks for the review.
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You're welcome.
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