A Man Named Lee
A man visits his mother41 total reviews
Comment from Monica Chaddick
This is so very sad, yet beautiful, at the same time. My mother recently had a virus that affected her mind and is causing the very beginnings of Dementia, although she insists to everyone that her "mind is perfectly fine". I am concerned about the things that she is already forgetting and getting confused about, because she is not going to admit to having a problem.
I don't think that Lee will leave her forever, either.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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This is so very sad, yet beautiful, at the same time. My mother recently had a virus that affected her mind and is causing the very beginnings of Dementia, although she insists to everyone that her "mind is perfectly fine". I am concerned about the things that she is already forgetting and getting confused about, because she is not going to admit to having a problem.
I don't think that Lee will leave her forever, either.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2024
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I know I sent you my reply by private messaging, but the problem has been fixed now so I'm clearing the queue.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh, how sad a tale in this lovely poem! Your meter is wonderful, the rhyme, too, excellent, but it's the description of an horrific ailment that is so touching.
If I had any suggestion at all it would be that I had difficulty imaging anyone losing nine inches of height. I DO know we shrink as we age, but I don't think it is by more than an inch or two. I'm seventy-two and I haven't lost a full inch yet. *smile*
Nicely done though -- a beautiful poem.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Oh, how sad a tale in this lovely poem! Your meter is wonderful, the rhyme, too, excellent, but it's the description of an horrific ailment that is so touching.
If I had any suggestion at all it would be that I had difficulty imaging anyone losing nine inches of height. I DO know we shrink as we age, but I don't think it is by more than an inch or two. I'm seventy-two and I haven't lost a full inch yet. *smile*
Nicely done though -- a beautiful poem.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2024
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Thank you Dawn for your great review and comments
my dad was 5 foot nine and I am 4 foot 11 and I got to the point where I was taller than he was. So it can happen.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I understand how hard this was on Lee. My father suffered from Alzheimer's Disease in the last years of his life. I enjoy your writing so much after I finish this review, I'll fan you, so I don't miss any.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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I understand how hard this was on Lee. My father suffered from Alzheimer's Disease in the last years of his life. I enjoy your writing so much after I finish this review, I'll fan you, so I don't miss any.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Thank you for fanning me
Comment from LJbutterfly
Your story in a poem adequately describes the horror and pain of an illness that mercilessly robs its victims of the joy of precious memories. It is painful to be a loved one and realize there is no memory of you. Thank you for this thought provoking poem about Alzheimer's disease.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Your story in a poem adequately describes the horror and pain of an illness that mercilessly robs its victims of the joy of precious memories. It is painful to be a loved one and realize there is no memory of you. Thank you for this thought provoking poem about Alzheimer's disease.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from jenintorre
A very good poem about altsheimers. I have written many poems on this same subject. Such a sad condition that we pray that we will never get. Best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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A very good poem about altsheimers. I have written many poems on this same subject. Such a sad condition that we pray that we will never get. Best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from teafor2
Scribe's heartfelt story/poem is an emotional sequence of reflections and introspections fostered from real or imagined
visits/conversations via a mind affected by the debilitating and
memory robbing disease Alzheimer. Thanks for sharing this
bittersweet realistic work with FanStorians.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Scribe's heartfelt story/poem is an emotional sequence of reflections and introspections fostered from real or imagined
visits/conversations via a mind affected by the debilitating and
memory robbing disease Alzheimer. Thanks for sharing this
bittersweet realistic work with FanStorians.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
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You are welcome.
Comment from Teri7
Pam, This is a very heart filled story in a poem you have penned. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work. you chose. Thank you for sharing with us. love and blessings, teri
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Pam, This is a very heart filled story in a poem you have penned. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work. you chose. Thank you for sharing with us. love and blessings, teri
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
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You are so welcome my friend~ love and blessings, Teri
Comment from Erika Whittle
Another sad but important topic. There's a lady in my building who works as a nurse at a nursing home. One of the residents has dementia and she lies about and attacks the workers. The kids are heartbroken because it's far from her original personality. The mind is the most complex computer we have. It's a shame when it has bugs
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Another sad but important topic. There's a lady in my building who works as a nurse at a nursing home. One of the residents has dementia and she lies about and attacks the workers. The kids are heartbroken because it's far from her original personality. The mind is the most complex computer we have. It's a shame when it has bugs
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for the extra star and your wonderful comment. They mean a lot to me.
Comment from Steve Foreman
Great! A wonderful, emotional poem that resonates with me. My dad had Alzheimer's, was in a care home, and got all mixed up with who was who. It is very sad, and this poem captures the horrible symptoms of this disease. The rhyming was perfect. Well done!
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Great! A wonderful, emotional poem that resonates with me. My dad had Alzheimer's, was in a care home, and got all mixed up with who was who. It is very sad, and this poem captures the horrible symptoms of this disease. The rhyming was perfect. Well done!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars
Comment from Begin Again
Alzheimer's or dementia is such a tragic way to finish out the end of one's life. Not being able to remember your achievements and adventures and especially not remembering family. How torturous for Lee to see his mother, and she doesn't know who he is. Very, very sad!
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Alzheimer's or dementia is such a tragic way to finish out the end of one's life. Not being able to remember your achievements and adventures and especially not remembering family. How torturous for Lee to see his mother, and she doesn't know who he is. Very, very sad!
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 05-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review
and excellent stars