The Last Time
a precious moment8 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
This is heartbreakingly beautiful. She went out on Disney. What could be sweeter. Why haven't they invented not only a cure for cancer, but preventatives as well? They started studying marajuana and had good showings. What happened with that?
Karen
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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This is heartbreakingly beautiful. She went out on Disney. What could be sweeter. Why haven't they invented not only a cure for cancer, but preventatives as well? They started studying marajuana and had good showings. What happened with that?
Karen
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Yes, it wasn't long after that evening, she took to her bed and, basically, starved herself to death. I think she was just too tired of fighting. Though I sat with her after, she was never coherent enough for conversation again. Cancer is not a pretty way to go. Cancer care is a moneymaker~I think many things could be cured, but then all the industries built up around disease would become obsolete. Thanks so much for the review!
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that with all the money and years spent on cancer resaerch that there is no cure. Humongous strides have been made everywhere else. I call fowl! Karen
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Now the contest is over I can tell you, I wrote a reversal poem called Xavier. It has points! :-)
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Yes, I read it while voting for that booth. I'm getting to know your style and look of posts so knew it was yours. Great job!
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I appre ciate your reading me. Karen
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Author m,
This is a poignant poem about the struggle your mom and you experienced. I know it's difficult to see a loved one, once vibrant, suffer from the ravages of cancer.
I'm sorry you experienced this sadness. But, your last stanza is very precious.
Just a suggestion: you might want to classify this poem as "non-fiction poetry."
Nonetheless it's really great work.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Author m,
This is a poignant poem about the struggle your mom and you experienced. I know it's difficult to see a loved one, once vibrant, suffer from the ravages of cancer.
I'm sorry you experienced this sadness. But, your last stanza is very precious.
Just a suggestion: you might want to classify this poem as "non-fiction poetry."
Nonetheless it's really great work.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from karenina
This is such a poignant free verse! As a retired RN, a two time breast cancer survivor, and a daughter who lost my mom at 60, I feel you.
No matter are age, when we lose our mom we feel like an orphan.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karenina
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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This is such a poignant free verse! As a retired RN, a two time breast cancer survivor, and a daughter who lost my mom at 60, I feel you.
No matter are age, when we lose our mom we feel like an orphan.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karenina
Comment Written 10-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
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You're so welcome!
Comment from jessizero
This was such a wonderful and sad poem about a precious memory. I'm guessing it's free verse. I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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This was such a wonderful and sad poem about a precious memory. I'm guessing it's free verse. I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it!
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I'm sorry for your loss. Your poem beautifully shares the heartache of facing facing a loved one's illness. You do so with such honesty. I loved how you captured the special moments - like sharing a Disney movie. This is a powerful poem. It is so moving to read.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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I'm sorry for your loss. Your poem beautifully shares the heartache of facing facing a loved one's illness. You do so with such honesty. I loved how you captured the special moments - like sharing a Disney movie. This is a powerful poem. It is so moving to read.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from Begin Again
I lost my Mom to cancer (her third time around) and I so miss our daily talks, her smile, and mostly her love. On the day of I left her gravesite as I climbed into my car a song, "Everything's going to be alright" was on the radio. Now every time I hear it, I think she is talking to me. Beautiful poem with wonderful memories.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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I lost my Mom to cancer (her third time around) and I so miss our daily talks, her smile, and mostly her love. On the day of I left her gravesite as I climbed into my car a song, "Everything's going to be alright" was on the radio. Now every time I hear it, I think she is talking to me. Beautiful poem with wonderful memories.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 09-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much! I'm sorry for your loss. I had a similar experience, after visiting her crypt and leaving a rose, the song playing on the radio as I left was "Kiss From a Rose" and I think it's a hello from her whenever I hear it. Blessings!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the Precious Memory contest. This is so lovely and brought to mind my own experience just over a year ago with my mother. Those final moments of clarity with them were so very special and ones we will remember forever. I wish you good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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An excellent entry for the Precious Memory contest. This is so lovely and brought to mind my own experience just over a year ago with my mother. Those final moments of clarity with them were so very special and ones we will remember forever. I wish you good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 08-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Douglas Goff
This was a wonderfully sweet piece of work. I mean, who doesn't li love their mommas?
Hope everything worked out well with you and your momma. Thanks for sharing!
D
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2024
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This was a wonderfully sweet piece of work. I mean, who doesn't li love their mommas?
Hope everything worked out well with you and your momma. Thanks for sharing!
D
Comment Written 08-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much! Sadly, she passed away not long after, but I have many wonderful memories of her.