Acceptance
A poem42 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
When you have someone upon whom you can depend it is one of life's great blessings, in my opinion, and not common. More often than not, something goes awry.
Being able to accept help is also a wonderful blessing, and perhaps even for the one doing the helping. :)
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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When you have someone upon whom you can depend it is one of life's great blessings, in my opinion, and not common. More often than not, something goes awry.
Being able to accept help is also a wonderful blessing, and perhaps even for the one doing the helping. :)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
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Blessings all around for those who need care and for the caregivers. I am very fortunate to have such a great crew of caregivers to help me through my day.
Thank you, Dawn, for these wonderfully surprising reviews. It was nice to notice unexpectedly, the two reviews in my inbox. You are thoughtful beyond words.
Jesse
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Not at all -- my pleasure. :)
Comment from Madeleine Mardis
Jesse! Wisdom and again, dignity are words that come to mind, to describe this succinct, sublime work! "To know thine self is divine." And you are nourishing yourself exactly how you need to! Kudos!: I wish I had a 6*, this deserves one, I think! Maddy
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Jesse! Wisdom and again, dignity are words that come to mind, to describe this succinct, sublime work! "To know thine self is divine." And you are nourishing yourself exactly how you need to! Kudos!: I wish I had a 6*, this deserves one, I think! Maddy
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Thanks, Maddy, for your kind words of praise. Your virtual sixth star is appreciated. Depending on dependable caregivers is what helps me grow and prosper. Acceptance is the key.
Have a good evening,
Jesse
Comment from Y. M. Roger
A beautiful compilation of emotion and rhyme, Jesse -- the almost breathes a sigh along with your conclusion... well done!! Thanx so much for sharing yourself, sir! :-)
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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A beautiful compilation of emotion and rhyme, Jesse -- the almost breathes a sigh along with your conclusion... well done!! Thanx so much for sharing yourself, sir! :-)
Comment Written 17-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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Thanks, Yvette, for stopping by and offering some pearls of wisdom about the emotions and rhymes in my poem.
Breathing a sigh of relief is just the ticket to happiness.
Have a good day.
Jesse
Comment from Spitfire
There is a lot of food for thought here, James. I too rely on the dependable now I am in the final phase of life. Nice use of alliteration here.
Acceptance sure makes life easier.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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There is a lot of food for thought here, James. I too rely on the dependable now I am in the final phase of life. Nice use of alliteration here.
Acceptance sure makes life easier.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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I am glad you found this poem food for thought. Relying on the dependable sure helps things. And, acceptance makes life better and more sustainable.
Take care,
Jesse
Comment from Michele Harber
That's definitely the right attitude. Certain things can't be changed. So, you can argue to no avail, or accept things as they are, make the best of them and move on. You've definitely chosen the right path. Yours leads to happiness, the other only to frustration. I can certainly think of a lot worse things than depending on the dependable. Nice use of rhyme to make your point.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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That's definitely the right attitude. Certain things can't be changed. So, you can argue to no avail, or accept things as they are, make the best of them and move on. You've definitely chosen the right path. Yours leads to happiness, the other only to frustration. I can certainly think of a lot worse things than depending on the dependable. Nice use of rhyme to make your point.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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Hello Michele. I am sorry it took this long to get back to you. No offense, my friend.
Thanks for the good advice. You are right in so many ways. I've learned to deal with whatever comes along. Acceptance is the cure to frustration. I have a wonderful crew of caregivers. They take good care of me. I'm glad you noticed the rhyme sequence.
I hope your weather pattern is getting better. We have sunny weather most of the time.
Take good care of yourself, my friend.
Jesse
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No worries, Jesse. You never have to apologize for life getting in the way.
I'm thrilled that you have such good caregivers, and that they're helping you to accept things as they are or, at least, to deal with them. More than that, I'm just glad to hear you sound happy again.
I'm glad your weather there is nice and sunny. It's been crazy here. We had a day in the high 70's, then 50 the next day. Yesterday was 60 degrees and, when I went out for an appointment, I was overdressed in my winter coat. Then, when I went outside again two hours later, I was freezing--and that seems to be the norm right now. The only thing I can say for certain is that there'll be weather. I can't give you any idea of what it will be like.
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It's good to hear from you, Michele.
Yes, I am relatively happy and have great caregivers helping me deal with life. I still miss David but have had closure of sorts with him. He, I thought, was my best friend. Oh well, you win some and you lose some.
I'm so glad I still have you as a friend.
I hope your weather gets better.
Take care, my dear friend.
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Don't discount that David was your best friend. Dementia does horrible things to people, and changes them in ways you'd never expect. I've seen it with too many of my relatives. My gentle, loving aunt got kicked out of a nursing home for being violent! In other words, don't let anything David says or does now, while suffering from dementia, color any of your memories of him. The memories were and are still true, but the current reality has changed.
Outside of that, I'm glad you're happy, and have great caregivers looking out for you. You deserve it.
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Oh, Michele. It's hard to accept dementia and what it does to people.
David sounds of sound mind so it is difficult to believe he doesn't mean what he says and does.
Acceptance of what is is very hard for me.
I will try to understand.
It is hard to let go and move on.
Thanks for setting me straight.
You're a good friend.
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It's an insidious disease. I've seen it make people angry. I've seen it make them paranoid. With my grandmother and great grandmother, I had to be introduced to them each time I visited. It can make you nasty, and it can make you very, very mean. I know it's easier to say "accept it" than it is to do it but, as hard as it is to accept that the person is not in control of what they say, you have to force yourself to do it for your own sanity.
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Okay. I believe you.
To make sure for my sanity I will check in a few months with his son and ask him if David has gone to be examined by a specialist to determine whether he has dementia or just brain fog. Then I will know for sure.
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OK. Just try and hold yourself together in the meantime. It's a known fact that people with dementia can take the people who care about them down with them, whether into dementia or depression. My father took my mother down, and my mother-in-law brought my father-in-law down, so I've definitely seen it happen. Being aware of the possibility is one way to avoid it, so just be careful.
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The only way I feel good about myself is to move on and not let him bring me down with him. That is what I am doing.
Please let me say what I need to say to move on. I will be posting soon. I need to let go to feel free.
Your friend,
Jesse
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Do whatever you need to do! I'll look forward to reading your post.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Makes complete and total sense to me. Keep that mind free and writing. You've still things to say!
Hope you are doing better. Healing can be a long hard road, but always worth the effort.
D
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Makes complete and total sense to me. Keep that mind free and writing. You've still things to say!
Hope you are doing better. Healing can be a long hard road, but always worth the effort.
D
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thanks, Doug, for the encouraging review.
I am happy it makes complete sense to you.
I am recovering more each day. And you are right, it is always worth the effort.
Take care,
Jesse
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So glad to hear that! I have been praying for you as has my church (we put you on a prayer card for healing.)
Blessings!
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Thanks for the prayers and blessings.
Comment from DeboraDyess
Beautiful! Acceptance is a hard place to get to and a hard place to stay but you're exactly right - it's a place of freedom and peace. Thank you for this. It was a good start to a long day!
Blessings,
Deb
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Beautiful! Acceptance is a hard place to get to and a hard place to stay but you're exactly right - it's a place of freedom and peace. Thank you for this. It was a good start to a long day!
Blessings,
Deb
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Hello Deb.
I am glad this poem was a good start for your day. Thanks for your kind words of acceptance and freedom. They are both interchangeable. One adds to another to complete the life I hope to live.
Thanks for the blessings.
Jesse
Comment from estory
This really is a poem of finding a kind of freedom in letting someone you depend on to take care of the things you can't do yourself. I like the rhythms here, the alliteration is nicely composed, there are nice echoing effects here. Very upbeat. estory
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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This really is a poem of finding a kind of freedom in letting someone you depend on to take care of the things you can't do yourself. I like the rhythms here, the alliteration is nicely composed, there are nice echoing effects here. Very upbeat. estory
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thanks for noticing the different poetic techniques I used to write this short poem.
I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words.
Jesse
Comment from jaded831
Acceptance allows us to be free. We need to accept all people, shortcomings and all. It is easier to love dependable people. It gives you the freedom to trust. No matter what we need to be cautious.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Acceptance allows us to be free. We need to accept all people, shortcomings and all. It is easier to love dependable people. It gives you the freedom to trust. No matter what we need to be cautious.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thanks for the six stars and pearls of wisdom. So true, we need to accept all people regardless of their shortcomings.
Yet, people we can depend on are easier to love. They allow us to be free.
I don't believe we have met before.
I am Pleased to meet you.
You have a unique pen name. What does it mean? It sounds colorful.
Thanks again for your lovely six stars.
I am happy beyond words to receive them.
Take care,
Jesse
Comment from Sanku
Dependency on the dependable...good phrasing because if there are no dependables on whom will we depend?
Acceptance is an important part of being happy ...
well said
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Dependency on the dependable...good phrasing because if there are no dependables on whom will we depend?
Acceptance is an important part of being happy ...
well said
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024
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Thanks, Sanku, for this insightful review.
I appreciate your kind words.
Have a great day.
Jesse