A Life Disrupted
The tragedy of Alzheimers62 total reviews
Comment from fictionwriter
You've captured the sadness of a patient with this dreaded disease. It would be really hard to be in their shoes, and you've captured it. Well done.
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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You've captured the sadness of a patient with this dreaded disease. It would be really hard to be in their shoes, and you've captured it. Well done.
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Joy, once again a big thank you.. jimi
Comment from Shirley B
I was so sorry to read about your brother in the author notes. Your poem is just beautiful. It really speaks to what it feels like to have a person with this terrible disease. My mother had Alzheimers and it was sad watching her slowly fade away. Thank you for sharing this brilliant poem with us, Shirley
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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I was so sorry to read about your brother in the author notes. Your poem is just beautiful. It really speaks to what it feels like to have a person with this terrible disease. My mother had Alzheimers and it was sad watching her slowly fade away. Thank you for sharing this brilliant poem with us, Shirley
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Shirley B, thank you ever ever much. I am sorry to hear of your mom.. Yes it is a terrible, terrible disease... jlsavell
Comment from Bobbi22
This is so sad. And I ams so sorry about your brother. You know better than most firsthand what an Alzheimer's victim might go through. This is a very well written poem about a terrible disease.
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This is so sad. And I ams so sorry about your brother. You know better than most firsthand what an Alzheimer's victim might go through. This is a very well written poem about a terrible disease.
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Rightpics, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. I appreciate you... jlsavell
Comment from Newsome
Jimi,
This is very sad and such a tragic disease...I lost an aunt last year and she suffered from this. You did a fine work describing this condition...so sad... God Bless...
I just had to add this....I read a recent review to this poem and I have to respectfully disagree with the comments.
I have dealt with its devastating effects. My aunt was a very intelligent and fun loving person full of energy. This disease literally destroyed her and the personality that our family loved and cherished. Cancer was a curse upon many of my relatives and she was always there to help them. One by one as my relatives suffered from this, she stepped up...spent the night and days on end doing whatever needed to be done. Then when she suffered from Alzheimers, she drifted away....slowly at first and then completely.
There isn't any way to sugar coat this disease or any way to make this disease positive as the reviewer suggested. This poem says it all and describes the situations in a concrete and truthful manner. Anyone that doesn't see this must have a total lack of experience with Alzheimers which is perhaps a blessing in itself. I congratulate the author of this poem for an excellent account of this disease and explaining the tragedy of it all. And, to her defense, she pointed out this out in the beginning title comments:
The tragedy of Alzheimers...
Your talent is amazing and it is always a pleasure to read your work.
Newsome
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Jimi,
This is very sad and such a tragic disease...I lost an aunt last year and she suffered from this. You did a fine work describing this condition...so sad... God Bless...
I just had to add this....I read a recent review to this poem and I have to respectfully disagree with the comments.
I have dealt with its devastating effects. My aunt was a very intelligent and fun loving person full of energy. This disease literally destroyed her and the personality that our family loved and cherished. Cancer was a curse upon many of my relatives and she was always there to help them. One by one as my relatives suffered from this, she stepped up...spent the night and days on end doing whatever needed to be done. Then when she suffered from Alzheimers, she drifted away....slowly at first and then completely.
There isn't any way to sugar coat this disease or any way to make this disease positive as the reviewer suggested. This poem says it all and describes the situations in a concrete and truthful manner. Anyone that doesn't see this must have a total lack of experience with Alzheimers which is perhaps a blessing in itself. I congratulate the author of this poem for an excellent account of this disease and explaining the tragedy of it all. And, to her defense, she pointed out this out in the beginning title comments:
The tragedy of Alzheimers...
Your talent is amazing and it is always a pleasure to read your work.
Newsome
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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And again sweet Newsome, thank you!!!!!!!!!!
I am so sorry to hear of your aunt, it is a devastating disease... jimi
Comment from Gungalo
This is so sad girl and really shows what the disease is like. But does it? How do we know what they are thinking? It could be the farthest thing from our own mind and very mellow or very violent. Debilitating for sure.
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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This is so sad girl and really shows what the disease is like. But does it? How do we know what they are thinking? It could be the farthest thing from our own mind and very mellow or very violent. Debilitating for sure.
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Gungalo, thank you again sweet talented lady.... jimi
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My pleasure.
Comment from ennahanid
It is so very hard for me to say a great piece of writing when the subject is such as this. This touches me so much and made me cry and then I read your notes. I am so scared of this disease I have never uttered its name, don't want it in my brain or mind at all.
Thank you and I am still tearing up - Dinah
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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It is so very hard for me to say a great piece of writing when the subject is such as this. This touches me so much and made me cry and then I read your notes. I am so scared of this disease I have never uttered its name, don't want it in my brain or mind at all.
Thank you and I am still tearing up - Dinah
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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ennahid, Dinah, I am sorry I made you cry. It is a scary disease.. Again thank you ever so much.. jlsavell
Comment from Dave M
Jimi,
This is an exceptional poem about the inner life of an Alzheimers' victim. It reminds me of my mother-in-law who couldn't believe that a fifty year old woman was her "little Janie." I appreciated this post and found nothing to criticize.
Dave
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Jimi,
This is an exceptional poem about the inner life of an Alzheimers' victim. It reminds me of my mother-in-law who couldn't believe that a fifty year old woman was her "little Janie." I appreciated this post and found nothing to criticize.
Dave
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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And once again Dave, thank you.. I always, always, appreciate you more than words can say... jimi
Comment from Bina1
What a sad story your poem tells. So many families are shattered with this diagnosis. It is so hard on the families, but I can't imagine the fear the victim must feel. Not knowing the people around you, what they are doing to you and why. Such a nightmare. Thank you for sharing. A very touching poem.
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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What a sad story your poem tells. So many families are shattered with this diagnosis. It is so hard on the families, but I can't imagine the fear the victim must feel. Not knowing the people around you, what they are doing to you and why. Such a nightmare. Thank you for sharing. A very touching poem.
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Bina1, thank you ever so much for stopping by again to read nad review my work..I appreciate you... jlsavell
Comment from Lobengula
What a brilliant poem, written about a poor sick man. What a terrible thing to happen. So many of us go on living our lives, sailing along and everything's fine. Yet at the same time, other poor people are going through hell. The genius of this poem was the way in which the author was able to climb inside the mind of the poor, tortured Alzheimer patient. What torture she and her family must have suffered, and I applaud her for writing this down. Every good wish, Lobengula
(And all I can give is a measly 5 stars. I'm so sorry).
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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What a brilliant poem, written about a poor sick man. What a terrible thing to happen. So many of us go on living our lives, sailing along and everything's fine. Yet at the same time, other poor people are going through hell. The genius of this poem was the way in which the author was able to climb inside the mind of the poor, tortured Alzheimer patient. What torture she and her family must have suffered, and I applaud her for writing this down. Every good wish, Lobengula
(And all I can give is a measly 5 stars. I'm so sorry).
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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Mike, once again thank you ever so much. Love you.. jimi
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Always a pleasure, love, Mike
Comment from mumsyone
A great poem that would have been a top runner for the Alzheimer's prompt. Only a couple of spots where the meter didn't flow as smoothly as it could have.
"Take these pills.(,)" she demands
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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A great poem that would have been a top runner for the Alzheimer's prompt. Only a couple of spots where the meter didn't flow as smoothly as it could have.
"Take these pills.(,)" she demands
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 17-May-2012
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mumsyone, thank you for stopping by to read and review my work. I will check the rough meter.. Again thank you.. jlsavell