A Silent Cry
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "You and Me"Development of Alzheimer's Disease.
17 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
This is so sad. These horrible things are happening to him and now something terrible in a physical is robbing him of something else. You are a dutiful wife that will never leave him and you are suffering almost as much as he.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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This is so sad. These horrible things are happening to him and now something terrible in a physical is robbing him of something else. You are a dutiful wife that will never leave him and you are suffering almost as much as he.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2020
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In a different way, but yes, those were suffering years. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from mermaids
Your words are full of emotion and feelings. I like your last verse where you comfort your husband, I work with Alzheimer patients and reassurance is calming to them. You have a smooth flow of rhyming words and poetic form.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
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Your words are full of emotion and feelings. I like your last verse where you comfort your husband, I work with Alzheimer patients and reassurance is calming to them. You have a smooth flow of rhyming words and poetic form.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2020
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Thanks a lot for this kind review.
Comment from amada
"..that soul-scent call...." what a magnificent line. It resonates in my mind, I know it is true, that soul-scent soul. Another very touching poem written in 2016, four years ago, I realize it still feel like right now.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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"..that soul-scent call...." what a magnificent line. It resonates in my mind, I know it is true, that soul-scent soul. Another very touching poem written in 2016, four years ago, I realize it still feel like right now.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Thank you, Amada, for the review. It may also feel like right now, because I wrote it all in the present tense, even my authors notes.
It sure were a difficult few years, but these are behind me now. I have picked up my life again. So grateful though, that I could do it until the end!
Comment from ESOSTINE
I really love this written in a simple and easy to understand language. I admire your courage. Thanks for being there when it mattered most. And keep writing and sharing your inspirations. Accept my warmest regards.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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I really love this written in a simple and easy to understand language. I admire your courage. Thanks for being there when it mattered most. And keep writing and sharing your inspirations. Accept my warmest regards.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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How nice you are also reviewing my earlier ones! Thank you for this review, I am glad you liked it.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A warm and dedicated theme here Marjon and despite the painful journey you both undertook here, you did not leave your husband's side, it is similar to my own journey so I empathise, I enjoyed your rhymes too, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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A warm and dedicated theme here Marjon and despite the painful journey you both undertook here, you did not leave your husband's side, it is similar to my own journey so I empathise, I enjoyed your rhymes too, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Dolly, for your review.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
The notes give even more deep meaning to the vividly descriptive, heart-wrenching poem. Alzheimers's and cancer, I'm sure, is the horrendous combination that makes you feel helpless at times--feeling that your best falls short. I can only imagine . . .
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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The notes give even more deep meaning to the vividly descriptive, heart-wrenching poem. Alzheimers's and cancer, I'm sure, is the horrendous combination that makes you feel helpless at times--feeling that your best falls short. I can only imagine . . .
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Janice, thank you for the review.
Comment from Margaret Bednar
I really like this rhyming poem slotted in here - it is a nice break ( although free verse is my favorite) this poem is so smooth I don't mind it at all. Somehow the rhyming pairs well with the reassurance you give him in the final stanza - It is filled with grace and strength.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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I really like this rhyming poem slotted in here - it is a nice break ( although free verse is my favorite) this poem is so smooth I don't mind it at all. Somehow the rhyming pairs well with the reassurance you give him in the final stanza - It is filled with grace and strength.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Margaret, thank you very much for the review.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I wonder if you told him. I know my husband knew he was dying, but he thought he had a few years, I knew he only had a month at most, and that was all he had. I couldn't tell him. I wasn't strong enough.
You never think that things can get worse, and when they do, well, you still carry on because you have no choice, you just do it. No one realises how hard it is for the carer, you had to care for your husband for so long, not that you complained, but, my word, Marjon, it really must have been so very hard for you. I feel for you with every poem you post. More warm hugs coming, my friend. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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I wonder if you told him. I know my husband knew he was dying, but he thought he had a few years, I knew he only had a month at most, and that was all he had. I couldn't tell him. I wasn't strong enough.
You never think that things can get worse, and when they do, well, you still carry on because you have no choice, you just do it. No one realises how hard it is for the carer, you had to care for your husband for so long, not that you complained, but, my word, Marjon, it really must have been so very hard for you. I feel for you with every poem you post. More warm hugs coming, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Sandra, This is such a warm, comforting review. Thank you so much!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem about a new condition that makes matters even worse and there is no way he will understand what s happening and how to adapt be to the new development.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt poem about a new condition that makes matters even worse and there is no way he will understand what s happening and how to adapt be to the new development.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thanks, Sandra, for this review.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Marjon, you commented in your author's notes that this poem was a rhyming one. I proffer a reason why.
Poetry that rhymes has a rhythm that comforts and reassures a frightened child. And was he not then, so close to the end of his life?
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Dear Marjon, you commented in your author's notes that this poem was a rhyming one. I proffer a reason why.
Poetry that rhymes has a rhythm that comforts and reassures a frightened child. And was he not then, so close to the end of his life?
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Yes, Suzanna, he was. He still lived like that (daily worse) for a year and a half more.
