A Silent Cry
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "Who?"Development of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Comment from Margaret Bednar
... not even his eyes betray. I just can't imagine much worse sickness than dementia. Loneliness - yes these past few poems certainly bring the pain of that home. I wonder, when does the hope fall away, and how does that effect the caregiver?
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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... not even his eyes betray. I just can't imagine much worse sickness than dementia. Loneliness - yes these past few poems certainly bring the pain of that home. I wonder, when does the hope fall away, and how does that effect the caregiver?
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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It effects. And how! But I still had to struggle on a year and a half.
Thanks, Margaret, for once again a good review.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I hope you get this published, Marjon, because I think it would help others to know there is someone who undstands what it's like. It was a very sad and lonely time in your life, and I suspect the not knowing what man you would be caring for as each morning woke you up, must have played havok on your emotions. This is short but punches such a whallop. Warm hugs, my friend. xxx Sandra
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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I hope you get this published, Marjon, because I think it would help others to know there is someone who undstands what it's like. It was a very sad and lonely time in your life, and I suspect the not knowing what man you would be caring for as each morning woke you up, must have played havok on your emotions. This is short but punches such a whallop. Warm hugs, my friend. xxx Sandra
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Sandra, again. Very loving, dear reviews.
Comment from richie b
Marjon,
This write is sad. Your feelings had to be wounded
even though it was not Carlo's fault. You had to feel
helpless. God Bless you.
Peace,
Richie
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Marjon,
This write is sad. Your feelings had to be wounded
even though it was not Carlo's fault. You had to feel
helpless. God Bless you.
Peace,
Richie
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thank you, Richie, for the review.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem about living with a living doll without emotion or any reaction from his side takes a lot of determination and patience for the caregiver who needs interaction from her patient.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt poem about living with a living doll without emotion or any reaction from his side takes a lot of determination and patience for the caregiver who needs interaction from her patient.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Sandra, for the review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I commend you, Marjon, for putting up a brave front in the face of the inevitable. Your poem spells it out poignantly. You are right. He didn't know you or that he was acting any way that would upset you. You did a good job with your poem and an outstanding job as your husband's caregiver.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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I commend you, Marjon, for putting up a brave front in the face of the inevitable. Your poem spells it out poignantly. You are right. He didn't know you or that he was acting any way that would upset you. You did a good job with your poem and an outstanding job as your husband's caregiver.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Jan, for the excellent review.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Marjon it must still hurt, even after all this time, to write the words "Who is he?" Your author's Notes offer needful information too! ; because you wrote this in 2016
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Dear Marjon it must still hurt, even after all this time, to write the words "Who is he?" Your author's Notes offer needful information too! ; because you wrote this in 2016
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Suzanna, for the feeling review.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Caring for him and
living with him means loneliness
yesterday full
today so empty. Sometimes we all feel this way, when we are with somebody under the same roof but eons away. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Caring for him and
living with him means loneliness
yesterday full
today so empty. Sometimes we all feel this way, when we are with somebody under the same roof but eons away. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Iza, for the review.
Comment from Vanna1
A sad piece. I could feel the desperation. I could also see man with a blank stare. Us women always long for a connection, I hope you found it. Nice work here. Happy writing!
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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A sad piece. I could feel the desperation. I could also see man with a blank stare. Us women always long for a connection, I hope you found it. Nice work here. Happy writing!
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Vanna, thank you very much for the review.
Comment from Lucy de Welles
Reflection on loneliness past, brought into the light of the present, in lovely poetic form. Clear, simple, precise, powerfully short. Says all that needs to be said--concentrated. Many will find empathy and grace here for similar situations. Somebody else knows how I feel...and made it through...
Black text on pale gray accentuates the absence of color in the interaction between the two, where one is unable to respond to the color of life.
Well done!
xxLucy
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Reflection on loneliness past, brought into the light of the present, in lovely poetic form. Clear, simple, precise, powerfully short. Says all that needs to be said--concentrated. Many will find empathy and grace here for similar situations. Somebody else knows how I feel...and made it through...
Black text on pale gray accentuates the absence of color in the interaction between the two, where one is unable to respond to the color of life.
Well done!
xxLucy
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Lucy, thanks a lot for your good review. You saw all in the poem that I wanted to convey.
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Yeah...you always gotta watch what you write when I'm around :)
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Love your comments!
Comment from Kolbe Brown
Your words so simple yet so powerful. I felt the hope and the disappointment of each day for healing and even if to be lie would be better than nothing to feel. Love to read more of your writing. Very touching to the core of ones soul.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Your words so simple yet so powerful. I felt the hope and the disappointment of each day for healing and even if to be lie would be better than nothing to feel. Love to read more of your writing. Very touching to the core of ones soul.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Kolbe, thanks so much for this lovely and feeling review. As you can see, this is already the thirteenth poem of A Silent Cry. The twelve before this one can all be found in my portfolio, plus a lot of other poems and short stories. Thank you for your interest. And the six stars, of course!
