Senility
An unexpected journey48 total reviews
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a great piece, Belinda! I could feel the loss here and the anguish. Some terrible conditions afflict us in our advanced years. This one can strike at any time to anyone. Well written! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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This is a great piece, Belinda! I could feel the loss here and the anguish. Some terrible conditions afflict us in our advanced years. This one can strike at any time to anyone. Well written! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much! Your words are very special and I?ll cherish them.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Belinda,
This poem words are strong and show the pain of Alzheimer's on the patient and family. It is scary for both and makes you wish for a way out of the pain of the lost memory between good days.
I think maybe you could put some of the words on their own lines to maximize their effect.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Hi Belinda,
This poem words are strong and show the pain of Alzheimer's on the patient and family. It is scary for both and makes you wish for a way out of the pain of the lost memory between good days.
I think maybe you could put some of the words on their own lines to maximize their effect.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for the thoroughness of your review. I appreciate the thoughtfulness.
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You are most welcome, Belinda.
Joan
Comment from June Sargent
It is sad that we all have this eventuality- sooner or later. I can only imagine the struggle to make sense of the bits and pieces - like a kaleidoscope that changes from day to day. Alternating between the grotesque and the beautiful - the agony and the ecstasy. Thank you for sharing your feelings.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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It is sad that we all have this eventuality- sooner or later. I can only imagine the struggle to make sense of the bits and pieces - like a kaleidoscope that changes from day to day. Alternating between the grotesque and the beautiful - the agony and the ecstasy. Thank you for sharing your feelings.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Yes! Exactly. Thank you so much for your comments and encouragement.
Comment from nomi338
More and more ai seem to be forgetting things that are not truly important to me, et the things I forget are important at the moment. I find this quite disturbing as it could portent something much worse. The possibility is frightening as I am well aware of its effect. I watch my mother descend into it. I watched my father's life end early as a result of it. I am sometimes terrified by the threat of it.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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More and more ai seem to be forgetting things that are not truly important to me, et the things I forget are important at the moment. I find this quite disturbing as it could portent something much worse. The possibility is frightening as I am well aware of its effect. I watch my mother descend into it. I watched my father's life end early as a result of it. I am sometimes terrified by the threat of it.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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I am, at times, as well. My mother feared it the last five or six years of her life also. She never developed Alzheimer?s. She died at 62. My dad was beginning to go into dementia at 76-77 and passed in November. He was 79 (would have been 80 in a few days) and still had most in tact but had started to get confused more often. His brother is two years older and had to go into the nursing home on Friday due to his deterioration. But he still knows everyone. My step mom has been in the nursing home for two years and doesn?t know anyone anymore. It?s a terrifying thought. Heartbreaking disease. Thank you so much for the review.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. I watched my grandma and my father suffer from it. It was horrible to watch these amazing people not remember who their family members were. Your poem does a wonderful job describing the effects.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. I watched my grandma and my father suffer from it. It was horrible to watch these amazing people not remember who their family members were. Your poem does a wonderful job describing the effects.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much! Your encouragement is special to me.
Comment from Moonbeams Musings 55
A very well written poem that presents such an accurate, emotional, heartfelt description of someone watching a loved one disappearing. Thank you for sharing. The slow death that has really touched all of our lives at one time or another. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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A very well written poem that presents such an accurate, emotional, heartfelt description of someone watching a loved one disappearing. Thank you for sharing. The slow death that has really touched all of our lives at one time or another. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your words.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
My first thought about this is how sad, profound, and powerful.
You capture the pain of watching a loved one deteriorate into Alzheimer's
darkness, the search for moments of peace, and the search for recognition.
My grandmother suffered from dementia while that was years ago; I still wonder if we could have done more for her.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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My first thought about this is how sad, profound, and powerful.
You capture the pain of watching a loved one deteriorate into Alzheimer's
darkness, the search for moments of peace, and the search for recognition.
My grandmother suffered from dementia while that was years ago; I still wonder if we could have done more for her.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 13-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Yes. I understand. My step-mom, my dad, my uncle and two aunts have taught me the journey in various ways. Thank you for the review!
Comment from Janet Foor
Excellent poem with profound insight.
A dear friend has been diagnosed with dementia and so your poem touched me as I contemplate how her life will change.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Excellent poem with profound insight.
A dear friend has been diagnosed with dementia and so your poem touched me as I contemplate how her life will change.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 13-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Oh I?m so sorry for you and your friend. It is a challenging journey to be sure. Thank you for your review.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
nicely captures the many moods of living with Alzheimer's and the toil it takes on the patient and, most importantly on those around him or her. Resonates with me lost my mom and my father-in-law to Alzheimer's.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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nicely captures the many moods of living with Alzheimer's and the toil it takes on the patient and, most importantly on those around him or her. Resonates with me lost my mom and my father-in-law to Alzheimer's.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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I?m sorry for your loss. I?m grateful my dad passed before he forgot us all. My uncle recently went into the nursing home and my step-mom has been there two years and doesn?t know anyone and can no longer sit up in a chair. It is heartbreaking. Thank you for taking the time to share this and to write a review.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
This poem is a powerful and evocative piece that explores the theme of aging and the effects of senility on the mind and emotions. The words used in the poem are carefully chosen to create a sense of unease and disorientation, with phrases such as "grotesque," "pain," "sorrow," and "fear" conveying a sense of internal turmoil. The speaker reflects on the changes and losses that come with aging and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The poem also conveys a sense of gratitude for moments of peace and calm amidst the chaos and confusion. Overall, the poem is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged piece that touches on the complexities of aging and the human condition.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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This poem is a powerful and evocative piece that explores the theme of aging and the effects of senility on the mind and emotions. The words used in the poem are carefully chosen to create a sense of unease and disorientation, with phrases such as "grotesque," "pain," "sorrow," and "fear" conveying a sense of internal turmoil. The speaker reflects on the changes and losses that come with aging and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The poem also conveys a sense of gratitude for moments of peace and calm amidst the chaos and confusion. Overall, the poem is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged piece that touches on the complexities of aging and the human condition.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Wow. Thank you so much. I?m humbled by your words. I?ve been writing for more than forty years and just this week have had words shared with me about my creations that makes my heart smile! Thank you so much for touching my heart with your thorough review.