The Curse & The Promise
The curse of Alzheimer's and the promise to always be there65 total reviews
Comment from C2
Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease. None of us wants "to go" before we go but if it happens we hope there will be someone there to see us to the end. This was a nice poetic treatment of that scenario!
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease. None of us wants "to go" before we go but if it happens we hope there will be someone there to see us to the end. This was a nice poetic treatment of that scenario!
Comment Written 17-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Thank you, I appreciate your comments.
Comment from Janet Foor
My husband and I watched The Notebook but only once. Sadder than sad. We now have a friend who is in the beginning stages of this horrible disease and my heart breaks for them.
Thank you for sharing nomi.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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My husband and I watched The Notebook but only once. Sadder than sad. We now have a friend who is in the beginning stages of this horrible disease and my heart breaks for them.
Thank you for sharing nomi.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 17-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Thank you for your comments. I feel so much sorrow for anyone afflicted with this condition. It makes me value my current state of mind even more.
Comment from dmt1967
This is a sad poem and one close to my heart as my brother-in-law suffers from dementia. I thought it was well versed and smooth. I liked the tender tone. Thank you for sharing and take care.
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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This is a sad poem and one close to my heart as my brother-in-law suffers from dementia. I thought it was well versed and smooth. I liked the tender tone. Thank you for sharing and take care.
Comment Written 17-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Thank you. I have received an outpouring of support for the positive note of hope and caring by all the many families that have been affected in some way by this horrible disease.
Comment from LisaMay
Your poem is intense for its brevity, touching on the very real dread of losing our mind and dying alone. The promise of faithful friendship and compassionate caring is very reassuring. I know these feelings - I looked after my father for the last 8 years of his life as his health and memory failed with Alzheimers. He didn't know me for the last 3 years.
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Your poem is intense for its brevity, touching on the very real dread of losing our mind and dying alone. The promise of faithful friendship and compassionate caring is very reassuring. I know these feelings - I looked after my father for the last 8 years of his life as his health and memory failed with Alzheimers. He didn't know me for the last 3 years.
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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I was only able to visit my father just once near the end of his life, during my entire stay, he never woke just lay in bed snoring loudly. I hate that this was my last memory of him before he died.
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It is a sad memory when you had such limited time. Try to change the memory by looking at photographs when he was more capable.
Comment from RGstar
My brother, still not whole, so just looking in. I would love to have read a lot more of this. Great rhythm, and a good poetic voice. Hope to be back to strength soon.
My best.
RG
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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My brother, still not whole, so just looking in. I would love to have read a lot more of this. Great rhythm, and a good poetic voice. Hope to be back to strength soon.
My best.
RG
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Please take good care of yourself. You are a treasure that needs to be around for a very long time. You are already sorely missed.
Comment from DeboraDyess
While I DID love The Notebook, I'm sure I haven't watched it nearly as many times as you have! But it is an inspiring story. You've added to that inspiration with your poem. It struck me hard - even though we become strangers... Wow. THAT is commitment. Your wife is a lucky gal. :)
Blessings and thank you for sharing.
Deb
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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While I DID love The Notebook, I'm sure I haven't watched it nearly as many times as you have! But it is an inspiring story. You've added to that inspiration with your poem. It struck me hard - even though we become strangers... Wow. THAT is commitment. Your wife is a lucky gal. :)
Blessings and thank you for sharing.
Deb
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Thank you for a wonderful heartfelt review. My poem reflects my commitment to her should things devolve in that way.
Comment from Paul McFarland
That is a good one. I had the experience of watching my mother die of Alzheimer's. It was not fun. You have nailed four of the steps that will be encountered by someone standing by their loved one. The Notebook is one of my favorites, and I have watched it more than a few times.
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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That is a good one. I had the experience of watching my mother die of Alzheimer's. It was not fun. You have nailed four of the steps that will be encountered by someone standing by their loved one. The Notebook is one of my favorites, and I have watched it more than a few times.
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 17-May-2022
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Thank you. Sorry for the loss of your mom. I lost both my mother and father to this dreaded disease. My moms case was not nearly as severe as my dad's. Still they both meant the world to me and I miss them both terribly.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Nomi,
Your beautiful and sad poem touches the heart, especiallythose of us who are older and think about our last days a lot. Great work!
Your photo is pertinent and your words are bittersweet.
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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Nomi,
Your beautiful and sad poem touches the heart, especiallythose of us who are older and think about our last days a lot. Great work!
Your photo is pertinent and your words are bittersweet.
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from pome lover
That is lovely! That's what fidelity and love is all about.
This is truly beautiful/ You sound like a very good man.
Congratulation on All Time Best. It is deserved.
Katharine
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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That is lovely! That's what fidelity and love is all about.
This is truly beautiful/ You sound like a very good man.
Congratulation on All Time Best. It is deserved.
Katharine
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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Thank you. I am blessed with the ability to create from inspiration.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Nomi338 a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. Though your poem was short and sweet, it sure said a lot and was very heartfelt. Great job and great message.
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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Hello Nomi338 a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. Though your poem was short and sweet, it sure said a lot and was very heartfelt. Great job and great message.
Comment Written 16-May-2022
reply by the author on 16-May-2022
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Thank you for your review.