A Life Disrupted
The tragedy of Alzheimers62 total reviews
Comment from Sarah Butterfly
I like this poem very much. It really gives the reader a sense of how a person with Alzheimer sees and experiences things. Very recognizable when you know relatives or friends confronted with this terrible disease.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2013
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I like this poem very much. It really gives the reader a sense of how a person with Alzheimer sees and experiences things. Very recognizable when you know relatives or friends confronted with this terrible disease.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2013
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Sarah Butterfly. wow, thank you ever ever so much for this exceptional review. It means even more since it is not even promoted.. thank you thank you... jlsavell
Comment from Cmin7flat5
Oh my gosh. I'm seriously starting to tear up. And trust, me...it takes a lot for me to cry. Really. OH my gosh, I don't even know where to begin this review! What a sad, honest poem this is. And then reading the note about your brother. I have full on chills of emotion. This disease really is one of the most tragic illnesses I know of, if not the most. You know someone, even a close family member, for your entire life...they may have even raised you. And then the next thing you know, they don't remember you. No matter how hard you try to explain to them, to get them to remember anything at all, they don't remember the most treasured moments you spent together. They don't remember your name. They don't remember your life. Ever again. It's over. There is absolutely nothing that can compare to that. You just want your mom back. Or your brother. Or your friend. Even for a moment. But it's not possible. And that is just so, so sad. This poem is truly well-written and from the heart. If I could give it seven stars I would. Please keep writing.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2013
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Oh my gosh. I'm seriously starting to tear up. And trust, me...it takes a lot for me to cry. Really. OH my gosh, I don't even know where to begin this review! What a sad, honest poem this is. And then reading the note about your brother. I have full on chills of emotion. This disease really is one of the most tragic illnesses I know of, if not the most. You know someone, even a close family member, for your entire life...they may have even raised you. And then the next thing you know, they don't remember you. No matter how hard you try to explain to them, to get them to remember anything at all, they don't remember the most treasured moments you spent together. They don't remember your name. They don't remember your life. Ever again. It's over. There is absolutely nothing that can compare to that. You just want your mom back. Or your brother. Or your friend. Even for a moment. But it's not possible. And that is just so, so sad. This poem is truly well-written and from the heart. If I could give it seven stars I would. Please keep writing.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2013
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Cmin7flat5, oh my are you a musician? First of all, I must apologize for my late response to such a wonderful review. I am truly humbled, but even more so, because this did not pay you one cent to write a review for. It is most humbling. Alzheimers is devastating as any other disease that takes our loved ones away and casues them such agony in the process.. again thank you so very very much... jlsavell
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I completely agree, and I am so sad for everyone who has to go through it and/or watch someone go through it.
And yes, I am a musician. A jazz trumpet player, actually. And you? If you understand my screen name then of course you are a jazz musician ;-)
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I don't have a musical bone in my body, I am pretty keen on deciphering pen names, tho many times I miss it by a long shot.. but yours was definitely musical..As for music, I love it and I am fascinated by it.
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Wow, sorry I haven't been on here in quite a while...! Yes, you're absolutely right! It's a jazz chord :)
Comment from Harper J
This is excellent, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem so I had to read all of it from start to finish, it is such a heart felt true to life poem which thoroughly describes a mans sad story of suffering from a lonely disease.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2012
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This is excellent, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem so I had to read all of it from start to finish, it is such a heart felt true to life poem which thoroughly describes a mans sad story of suffering from a lonely disease.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2012
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Perisjean, first of all, I must apologize for just responding to such a wonderful review. Truly humbling and truly appreciative, expecially since it paid you not one thing to do so. again thank you ever ever so much.. jlsavell
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You are welcome jisavell and your story is a truly well deserved six stars
Comment from elliejean
Alzheimer's is a curse. It effects everyone lose to those who suffer. The person you knew dies long before the body does. A stranger invades the body until it dies. Great work.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2012
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Alzheimer's is a curse. It effects everyone lose to those who suffer. The person you knew dies long before the body does. A stranger invades the body until it dies. Great work.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2012
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elliejean, first of all I must apologize for just responding to this review. Thank you ever so much for your comments and excellent rating, which means even more to me, because it paid you nothing to review it. I am truly humbled...again thank you... jlsavell
Comment from A E Pattion
Beautifully written. Gives insight to a diease that leaves most puzzled. Thank you for sharing something so close to your heart. Simply lovely writing.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2012
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Beautifully written. Gives insight to a diease that leaves most puzzled. Thank you for sharing something so close to your heart. Simply lovely writing.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2012
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A.E. Pattion, first of all, I must apologize for just responding to this review. Thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. It means a great deal to me, again thank you ever so much.. jlsavell
Comment from Blueeyesjenhotpink
Great poetry writing! My mother passed away January 22, 2010 and also had dementia. We would show her photographs and when we went to see her she would forgot our names now and then to remember. We loved our mother and it was a very sad difficult time as she got older. Great job on your poem!
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2012
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Great poetry writing! My mother passed away January 22, 2010 and also had dementia. We would show her photographs and when we went to see her she would forgot our names now and then to remember. We loved our mother and it was a very sad difficult time as she got older. Great job on your poem!
Comment Written 08-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2012
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Blueeyesjenhotpink , now that is a pen name.. thank you so very much for such a wonderful review. I ma sorry to hear of your mother. again thank you ever so much... jlsavell
Comment from DMCranfield
This is an incredibly touching and moving poem. Even if one does not know the tragedies of the disease, you cannot help but be moved by this poem.
It is evident that the author is affected greatly, as it shows in every line.
Thank you so much for exposing yourself so openly.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2012
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This is an incredibly touching and moving poem. Even if one does not know the tragedies of the disease, you cannot help but be moved by this poem.
It is evident that the author is affected greatly, as it shows in every line.
Thank you so much for exposing yourself so openly.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2012
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Again DMCranfield, thank you so very very much.. jlsavell
Comment from sparkie67
This is a horrific disease my children step mother came down with it. She was a good friend and is truly missed. She never forgot me or my children. She always called me the good woman. I smile whenever I think of her. She died also. So I know what you went through, however time heals all wounds. Very good story.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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This is a horrific disease my children step mother came down with it. She was a good friend and is truly missed. She never forgot me or my children. She always called me the good woman. I smile whenever I think of her. She died also. So I know what you went through, however time heals all wounds. Very good story.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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sparkie65, what a pleasent surprise. I am always humble when a work that is not even promoted gets a review and a six star review at that.. thank you ever so much.. and yes, Alzheimers is such an insiduous disease.. jlsavell
Comment from Ivri
Powerful. Impressed how the poet is able to enter the mind of a patient with Alzheimer's, talk in simple self-speak and convey the horror of functioning without a working memory.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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Powerful. Impressed how the poet is able to enter the mind of a patient with Alzheimer's, talk in simple self-speak and convey the horror of functioning without a working memory.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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Ivri, thank you ever so much! Where di you find this. When someone reviews a work that is not promoted, I am truly humbled and appreciative. again thank you ..jlsavell
Comment from firexsnow12
I really loved your poem/story and i find it sad that your brother died in 2006 and hope he rest in peace.I wished that you made a part 2. though it may not be possible. oh and while writtiing it how long did it take? And i wanted to say i was a little confused at first but towards the middle and end i finally got your poem/story.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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I really loved your poem/story and i find it sad that your brother died in 2006 and hope he rest in peace.I wished that you made a part 2. though it may not be possible. oh and while writtiing it how long did it take? And i wanted to say i was a little confused at first but towards the middle and end i finally got your poem/story.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2012
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012
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firefoxsnow12, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. Especially since it was not promoted.. jlsavell