Coaxing Sorrow
Impact of Alzheimers on relationship with mother.27 total reviews
Comment from Irene D. Garces
In our relationship with our mother, it will be the younger generations' duty to take care of the older ones. This is the best way to reciprocate what these mothers did to us at those times when we were young too.
Their hardships then may now be repaid by us through the care, the understanding, the patience, etc. that they had done previously to us.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2011
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In our relationship with our mother, it will be the younger generations' duty to take care of the older ones. This is the best way to reciprocate what these mothers did to us at those times when we were young too.
Their hardships then may now be repaid by us through the care, the understanding, the patience, etc. that they had done previously to us.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2011
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It has given me an opportunity to be grateful for what she gave, though I couldn't seee it at the time.
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It's better late than never, Friend...Thanks too for sharing.
Comment from Veekz
Both a very beautiful yet extremely sad read. The picture you paint of a strong, firm woman being replaced by a more vulnerable version is an apt description for so many robbed by Alzheimer's. The verse about the stubborn foundation that had been laid in the years crumbling down in light of this new need is especially poignant.
A sad, but very well written piece.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2011
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Both a very beautiful yet extremely sad read. The picture you paint of a strong, firm woman being replaced by a more vulnerable version is an apt description for so many robbed by Alzheimer's. The verse about the stubborn foundation that had been laid in the years crumbling down in light of this new need is especially poignant.
A sad, but very well written piece.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2011
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Thank you for your comments. Life has a lot of lessons to teach us.
Comment from margota
"Coaxing Sorrow" is beautifully written and gives reality to what many are experiencing with aged parents. It is so difficult to see someone who was so aloof and strong dissolve into neediness. More difficult it must be to have to give strength to someone who didn't share their strength with you when you needed it; but then, who's perfect.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2011
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"Coaxing Sorrow" is beautifully written and gives reality to what many are experiencing with aged parents. It is so difficult to see someone who was so aloof and strong dissolve into neediness. More difficult it must be to have to give strength to someone who didn't share their strength with you when you needed it; but then, who's perfect.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2011
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You hit the nail right on the head,but being able to do that has given me something to be grateful for, and it ahs given me some relief that I am capable of giving back without receiving in the ways i once thought were so important.
Comment from jerrymckeon
Even a strong women against Alzheimer is no match as it slowly clears your mind of who you use to be. As the caregiver, it breaks you apart to see your mother taken to her knees. Your poem speaks of your frustration in dealing with this day-to-day. The structure is rather lose but I found it easy to follow. I wrote a poem about Alzheimer's - a man that wondered away and dies of exposure. You can check my profile and pull up "lonely Walk"
Cheers!
Jerry
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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Even a strong women against Alzheimer is no match as it slowly clears your mind of who you use to be. As the caregiver, it breaks you apart to see your mother taken to her knees. Your poem speaks of your frustration in dealing with this day-to-day. The structure is rather lose but I found it easy to follow. I wrote a poem about Alzheimer's - a man that wondered away and dies of exposure. You can check my profile and pull up "lonely Walk"
Cheers!
Jerry
Comment Written 17-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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I will read it. Tthank you for your rating and your comments. Soon I will be publishing here a short story concerning the trauma of having to place mom in a nursing home eight years ago, and that painful on going experience. It is called Trudging The Road to Nothingness.
Comment from Frances Jean
Supurbly written. I particularly this stanza;
'You primed your canvas of superiority
In crimson blotches of strength and stability,
Black and white spattertings of right and wrong,
Bold swatches of control
And crystallized aloofness.'
Brilliant work. Wonderful imagery. Love how you compared the array of characteristics to a pallette. So many of our parents - my dad especially -appear like rocks, unmoveable in their convictions, fiercely independent, but then a few cracks start to appear. Yes, sadly the tough old goat isn't quite so tough anymore. Frances
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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Supurbly written. I particularly this stanza;
'You primed your canvas of superiority
In crimson blotches of strength and stability,
Black and white spattertings of right and wrong,
Bold swatches of control
And crystallized aloofness.'
Brilliant work. Wonderful imagery. Love how you compared the array of characteristics to a pallette. So many of our parents - my dad especially -appear like rocks, unmoveable in their convictions, fiercely independent, but then a few cracks start to appear. Yes, sadly the tough old goat isn't quite so tough anymore. Frances
Comment Written 17-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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It's amazing how we ourselves develop some of those same characteristics, and now see them as strengths rather than detrements in our own character. This write revealed more to me about myself than I bagained for.
Thank you for your rating and your comments.
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You are most welcome. Frances
Comment from WilliamDeen
Wonderful presentation. Each of the words flowed easily as I read them. The emotion is strong and obvious in your voice. Good Work.
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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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Wonderful presentation. Each of the words flowed easily as I read them. The emotion is strong and obvious in your voice. Good Work.
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Comment Written 17-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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Thank you. I appreciate it.
Comment from hdilly
Your emotions of the situation shine through your magnificent poem. I can see the juxtoposition of your mom's change. The magnitude of the event is greatly represented here. Nice job. I love the discussion of the paint box.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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Your emotions of the situation shine through your magnificent poem. I can see the juxtoposition of your mom's change. The magnitude of the event is greatly represented here. Nice job. I love the discussion of the paint box.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2011
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thank you so much for your rating and your comments.