The Curse & The Promise
The curse of Alzheimer's and the promise to always be there65 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Love the movie. Love your heart. Alzheimer's took my grand mom and became my life's calling as an RN. Such a cruel disease, that steals the mind and leaves the body...
I always remind loved ones, they may not recall the name...but they feel kindness always!
Blessing,
Karenina
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Love the movie. Love your heart. Alzheimer's took my grand mom and became my life's calling as an RN. Such a cruel disease, that steals the mind and leaves the body...
I always remind loved ones, they may not recall the name...but they feel kindness always!
Blessing,
Karenina
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you. This poem really just wrote itself. I did not do as many edits on it as I usually do. I was afraid of messing it up by over editing.
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Good call. The purity comes through...
Comment from BeckyMann
Ugh, this is one of my worst nightmares, is getting to the end of life with a loved one, and then they can't remember who you are, or you can't remember who they are. I just think it is such a sad way for things to end, but maybe it is more of a blessing than we think. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Ugh, this is one of my worst nightmares, is getting to the end of life with a loved one, and then they can't remember who you are, or you can't remember who they are. I just think it is such a sad way for things to end, but maybe it is more of a blessing than we think. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you for expressing your honest feelings about a scourge that is harming the human population.
Comment from WalkerMan
Regardless of cause, dementia in a spouse, other family member, or friend can be the greatest test of loyalty and perseverance by a caretaker. It requires a deeply loving heart, unwavering will, and relentless patience. The pledge made in your concise, flawlessly rhymed poem meets all the hard challenges involved. It will be an inspiration to anyone connected with such a situation.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
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Regardless of cause, dementia in a spouse, other family member, or friend can be the greatest test of loyalty and perseverance by a caretaker. It requires a deeply loving heart, unwavering will, and relentless patience. The pledge made in your concise, flawlessly rhymed poem meets all the hard challenges involved. It will be an inspiration to anyone connected with such a situation.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful, heart warming review comments.
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You are most welcome, Nolan. You have great compassion, my friend. -- Mike
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is beautifully composed, presented and written.
I watched my father suffer through this horrible disease, it's not easy. But just like your carefully chosen words say, your mate will be right by your side. Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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This is beautifully composed, presented and written.
I watched my father suffer through this horrible disease, it's not easy. But just like your carefully chosen words say, your mate will be right by your side. Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you for some great and encouraging comments.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
Oh my, I relate to this. Just thinking about my deceased husband, I feel as if my breath is being taken. I smother. And we stayed together until the end. The movie Notebook was a great story. Thank you for sharing.
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Oh my, I relate to this. Just thinking about my deceased husband, I feel as if my breath is being taken. I smother. And we stayed together until the end. The movie Notebook was a great story. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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I am so sorry for the ordeal you had to suffer through. I hope my poem did not cause you too much stress. I did not want to hurt anyone by reminding them of what has to be a difficult time in their life.
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It is hard, yet it is life. And I appreciate your caring soul. Thank you for your kind heart.
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Thank you for the recognition.
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Dearest Nomi, you just simply amaze me with your beautiful poetry! This one has to be one of the best I have read in a very long time. It just couldn't be more beautiful no matter what!! It almost sounds like you wrote this about my mother and father in-law. Doris was a crabby woman from the time I first met her, but when she got Alzheimer's, something changed. Bud, took care of her at home for about 5 years, so we all took a day each week to watch her, to give him a break. She was so funny when she looked outside one day at my house, to see clothes hanging on my clothesline. She said they were having a party out there and don't trust that guy in the striped shirt. Then she would give me kisses out of the blue, which I didn't think she had that kind of love in her. She even wanted me to dance with her! Nomi, it was during her comical stage of the disease where I learned to love this woman that was so unlovable before. I call it the comical stage, cause if we didn't laugh, we would go crazy. I didn't even mind changing her diaper after that, as she showed a side that was locked so deep inside. God truly works in mysterious ways! Thank you again for this wonderful poem. I thought about waiting for my six stars to come back, but had to tell you while my heart was so excited about this ten star poem! Bless you my friend!
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Dearest Nomi, you just simply amaze me with your beautiful poetry! This one has to be one of the best I have read in a very long time. It just couldn't be more beautiful no matter what!! It almost sounds like you wrote this about my mother and father in-law. Doris was a crabby woman from the time I first met her, but when she got Alzheimer's, something changed. Bud, took care of her at home for about 5 years, so we all took a day each week to watch her, to give him a break. She was so funny when she looked outside one day at my house, to see clothes hanging on my clothesline. She said they were having a party out there and don't trust that guy in the striped shirt. Then she would give me kisses out of the blue, which I didn't think she had that kind of love in her. She even wanted me to dance with her! Nomi, it was during her comical stage of the disease where I learned to love this woman that was so unlovable before. I call it the comical stage, cause if we didn't laugh, we would go crazy. I didn't even mind changing her diaper after that, as she showed a side that was locked so deep inside. God truly works in mysterious ways! Thank you again for this wonderful poem. I thought about waiting for my six stars to come back, but had to tell you while my heart was so excited about this ten star poem! Bless you my friend!
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Bless you my bright and shining super star. I cannot even begin to tell you how important it is to me to know that something I was inspired to write has had the impact I have been made aware of from the various reviewers. Yours is the most impactful of all so far. I thank you so much for this gift.
Comment from Raul1
This is a very thoughtful poem. A stranger out to help this lady. so nice of him to help her. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poetry. Thank you for sharing! Good job!
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This is a very thoughtful poem. A stranger out to help this lady. so nice of him to help her. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poetry. Thank you for sharing! Good job!
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you for your review comments.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, Alzheimer patients, friends and families have a tough road to travel. The frustration of losing touch with reality and memories, and those having to helplessly watch. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Yes, Alzheimer patients, friends and families have a tough road to travel. The frustration of losing touch with reality and memories, and those having to helplessly watch. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you my dude. I appreciate your great comments.
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are heartfelt, comforting, kind, compassionate and creative. I pondered on how these words would sooth physical and emotional pain. The artwork compliments both the theme and words of this poem. Thank you for the author notes - I plan to watch the movie.
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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The author's words are heartfelt, comforting, kind, compassionate and creative. I pondered on how these words would sooth physical and emotional pain. The artwork compliments both the theme and words of this poem. Thank you for the author notes - I plan to watch the movie.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Spoiler alert, It is a real tear jerker.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Very well done on this poem. How hard it must be for anyone to watch their loved one suffer with this terrible disease, knowing that each day it will become worse. Hats off to those who lovingly care for their spouse who is in this situation.
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Very well done on this poem. How hard it must be for anyone to watch their loved one suffer with this terrible disease, knowing that each day it will become worse. Hats off to those who lovingly care for their spouse who is in this situation.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thank you. I am fortunate in that I did not have to be the care giver with either of my parents. an aunt took care of my dad, and my sister took care of my mom.
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You are welcome. I am happy that neither of my parents suffered from dementia.