The Curse & The Promise
The curse of Alzheimer's and the promise to always be there65 total reviews
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is an excellent piece of writing nomi. I'm sure whatever happens in your life that pertains to your loved ones, you will be there for them. Thank you for sharing. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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This is an excellent piece of writing nomi. I'm sure whatever happens in your life that pertains to your loved ones, you will be there for them. Thank you for sharing. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thank you for your review comments, they are much appreciated.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Nomi,
firstly let me say... "love your heart!"
I relate to this poem, as I know, so do a lot of people who have a loved ones, relatives, or friends with this insidious disease. In my case, it's my father... so yes, especially that last line becomes more poignant and closer to home.
Loved reading this poem... and like you and your wife, My wife and I have also watched this classic movie more than a few times... never fails to get me!
With our thoughts we create...
a clear path to the end.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Hi Nomi,
firstly let me say... "love your heart!"
I relate to this poem, as I know, so do a lot of people who have a loved ones, relatives, or friends with this insidious disease. In my case, it's my father... so yes, especially that last line becomes more poignant and closer to home.
Loved reading this poem... and like you and your wife, My wife and I have also watched this classic movie more than a few times... never fails to get me!
With our thoughts we create...
a clear path to the end.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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I lost my father to the disease also. sadly it was not until I had posted the poem that I realized that I was partially telling my own story.
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My Father has been going for near on eight years, which they say is pretty rare for this state and progression. Sorry to hear about your father, I guess this was something a lot closer to your heart than first realised? Thanks for sharing such a caring and well crafted poem, I did enjoy it. Regards, James.
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Thank you very much
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
What a beautiful and tragic poem at the same time. I've never dealt with this condition personally, but these words seem appropriate for what loved ones must go through.
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What a beautiful and tragic poem at the same time. I've never dealt with this condition personally, but these words seem appropriate for what loved ones must go through.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thank you. As one who has lost both parents to it. The words are accurate. I cannot imagine anyone who truly love the afflicted not feeling this way.
Comment from royowen
Yes I've watched that same movie a couple of times with my wife, when one gets a little bit older, one becomes conscious of these things, thank you for this bro, well done, blessings Roy
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Yes I've watched that same movie a couple of times with my wife, when one gets a little bit older, one becomes conscious of these things, thank you for this bro, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-May-2022
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Thanks Bro. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from Rachel Jamerson1
Good job of relating the frustration associated with this disease. It is a faithful partner indeed that will stay with his love even when she no longer recognizes him.
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Good job of relating the frustration associated with this disease. It is a faithful partner indeed that will stay with his love even when she no longer recognizes him.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
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Love has a way of locking one in place. If you do not feel this way it does not mean that you do not love the afflicted one, it only means that you have already released the person and decided to get on with living.
Comment from Frank Malley
Alzheimer's steals us from ourselves, a stunning cruelty. This poem powerfully depicts some of the forms this robbery takes, and describes also the wound suffered by the final caregiver.
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Alzheimer's steals us from ourselves, a stunning cruelty. This poem powerfully depicts some of the forms this robbery takes, and describes also the wound suffered by the final caregiver.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
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Thank you, your comments are precious to me.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a good poem about how the ne never stops loving someone despite this horrible syndrome. It is true that when a spouse dies a part of you dies too. That shows true deep love. It was easy to understand even without the description and notes
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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This is a good poem about how the ne never stops loving someone despite this horrible syndrome. It is true that when a spouse dies a part of you dies too. That shows true deep love. It was easy to understand even without the description and notes
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thank you Joan, I deeply respect and appreciate your wonderful comments.
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You are most welcome, Nomi.
Joan
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
This is an outstanding poem. It certainly hits home with me, as I watched my grandmother decline with Alzheimers and watched my grandfather look after her with love and devotion. Really wonderful poem. Thank you!
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This is an outstanding poem. It certainly hits home with me, as I watched my grandmother decline with Alzheimers and watched my grandfather look after her with love and devotion. Really wonderful poem. Thank you!
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thank you. It is wonderful and reassuring to a writer to know that something he wrote touched someone.
Comment from Pantygynt
As a statement of true love, this is second to none. Alzheimers and other forms of dementia are ghastly to contemplate both in oneself and perhaps even mor so in a loved one.
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As a statement of true love, this is second to none. Alzheimers and other forms of dementia are ghastly to contemplate both in oneself and perhaps even mor so in a loved one.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
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Thank you sir. I appreciate your wonderful comments.
Comment from Fleedleflump
Who can argue with that - a promise of true, deep, unrepentant love. Your thoughtful word choices are what make this work so well. I can't think of many things more frightening than suffering like this - except doing it alone. Beautifully written.
Mike
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Who can argue with that - a promise of true, deep, unrepentant love. Your thoughtful word choices are what make this work so well. I can't think of many things more frightening than suffering like this - except doing it alone. Beautifully written.
Mike
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thank you Mike. I appreciate your comments.