A Man Named Lee
A man visits his mother41 total reviews
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Pam
I wonder how many Lee's are out there. Your poem certainly captured the sadness for both mother and son. Sometimes a little light cones on and a memory will return
A nice read with great rhyme
Good work
Cheers Chris
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Hi Pam
I wonder how many Lee's are out there. Your poem certainly captured the sadness for both mother and son. Sometimes a little light cones on and a memory will return
A nice read with great rhyme
Good work
Cheers Chris
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Nicki.B
This poem is written so beautifully, but at the same time heartbreakingly. My Grandad had alzeimers I truly feel it is the worst disease there is. Thankfully somehow he didn't totally forget who me and my Mam were as we visited most frequently but everyone else had no name. All there was was memories from his late teens, early twenties, same stories on repeat. I always fretted about how he felt so confused, what it did to him, this poem conveys that so good. Well done Pam
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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This poem is written so beautifully, but at the same time heartbreakingly. My Grandad had alzeimers I truly feel it is the worst disease there is. Thankfully somehow he didn't totally forget who me and my Mam were as we visited most frequently but everyone else had no name. All there was was memories from his late teens, early twenties, same stories on repeat. I always fretted about how he felt so confused, what it did to him, this poem conveys that so good. Well done Pam
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Pam,
What a wonderful poem!
You delve into the mind of an Alzheimer's patient and give the reader a glimpse of what it must feel like to have this devastating disease.
My mom had dementia, so your poignant poem hit home for me.
Good luck with all your writing, Pam.
Cindy
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Pam,
What a wonderful poem!
You delve into the mind of an Alzheimer's patient and give the reader a glimpse of what it must feel like to have this devastating disease.
My mom had dementia, so your poignant poem hit home for me.
Good luck with all your writing, Pam.
Cindy
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for the extra star and for your wonderful comments. They both made my day.
Comment from jessizero
This was such a sad poem, but it was lovely. I liked your rhymes, and the story you told in poem form was well-told. I don't think he left her forever, either. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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This was such a sad poem, but it was lovely. I liked your rhymes, and the story you told in poem form was well-told. I don't think he left her forever, either. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from tfawcus
A truly amazing poem, Pam. Such poignancy and depth of feeling. Technically, your verses are steady and sure, emotionally they take us on a quietly intense journey into a tragic illness. So well described.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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A truly amazing poem, Pam. Such poignancy and depth of feeling. Technically, your verses are steady and sure, emotionally they take us on a quietly intense journey into a tragic illness. So well described.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Hi Tony
Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Thank you also for your generous six star reading. It made my day.
Comment from nancyjam
Well crafted with great rhyme and meter.
I can't imagine losing memory of my family. Your poem demonstrates the tragedy of Alzheimers with strong images.
Nancy
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Well crafted with great rhyme and meter.
I can't imagine losing memory of my family. Your poem demonstrates the tragedy of Alzheimers with strong images.
Nancy
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed your poem. You described well the frustrations family members experience with this disease. My dad had dementia and did not know any of the kids in the end. Both diseases are terrible. Good job on the poem.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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I enjoyed your poem. You described well the frustrations family members experience with this disease. My dad had dementia and did not know any of the kids in the end. Both diseases are terrible. Good job on the poem.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from GWHARGIS
I was lucky that none of my family has had Alzheimer's. It must be tough to be near your loved one and know that they have no recollection of you. To be a memory lost, must be like a punch in the gut. This was a telling and very moving poem. Gretchen
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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I was lucky that none of my family has had Alzheimer's. It must be tough to be near your loved one and know that they have no recollection of you. To be a memory lost, must be like a punch in the gut. This was a telling and very moving poem. Gretchen
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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hi, Gretchen
Thank you for your wonderful comments and a great review
Thank you also for the six shiny stars. It made my day.
Comment from Jodi Ann Anderson
I loved reading this! When I was just out of high school I became a CNA. I worked at a nursing home, and one day this other CNA and I took this sweet lady to the nearby fair ( with permission). It was a great time, but she remembered none of it. Great one!
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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I loved reading this! When I was just out of high school I became a CNA. I worked at a nursing home, and one day this other CNA and I took this sweet lady to the nearby fair ( with permission). It was a great time, but she remembered none of it. Great one!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Shanbreen
Pam, you raise a perplexing question. Should Lee continue to see her, knowing that his mother may not know her to be her son? I may sound crass, but why visit someone who does not recognize him. Besides, so many strangers come to visit her in her mind.
But then you hit us with your curve ball---in spite of her Alzheimer's
she hopes her baby boy's okay.
Nicely written, Pam. Love the imagery, too.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Pam, you raise a perplexing question. Should Lee continue to see her, knowing that his mother may not know her to be her son? I may sound crass, but why visit someone who does not recognize him. Besides, so many strangers come to visit her in her mind.
But then you hit us with your curve ball---in spite of her Alzheimer's
she hopes her baby boy's okay.
Nicely written, Pam. Love the imagery, too.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars