Covid - 19 Broken Hearts
How the virus affects nursing home residents.56 total reviews
Comment from Valerie Fish
Well Done, a lovely topical poem highlighting such this awful situation we find ourselves in. Liked the line 'before the virus sneaks through the cracks. I used to visit an old lady in a care home, she died recently and I hadn't been able to see her for some weeks. There were three mourners at her funeral, I was able to 'watch' the service via a camera link, sitting at home alone. So sad.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Well Done, a lovely topical poem highlighting such this awful situation we find ourselves in. Liked the line 'before the virus sneaks through the cracks. I used to visit an old lady in a care home, she died recently and I hadn't been able to see her for some weeks. There were three mourners at her funeral, I was able to 'watch' the service via a camera link, sitting at home alone. So sad.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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That is so sad. We are in lockdown and no visitors are allowed. But if someone is dying, we do let the families in. Very frightening for all involved.
Comment from Minglement
I wish I had six stars to award this beautifully poignant write. It saddest for those who cant understand it, and will interpret it in some heartbreaking way. It makes me want to hug them, every one. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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I wish I had six stars to award this beautifully poignant write. It saddest for those who cant understand it, and will interpret it in some heartbreaking way. It makes me want to hug them, every one. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for such a caring review.
Terry
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You are so welcome. It really touched me. Take care :)
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My pleasure - take care ;)
Comment from Louise Michelle
You certainly have a heart breaking job in this age of Corona. I give you so much credit for the wonderful work you do. This sad poem is beautifully written. I'm glad you were able to express some of your emotions in a creative way. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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You certainly have a heart breaking job in this age of Corona. I give you so much credit for the wonderful work you do. This sad poem is beautifully written. I'm glad you were able to express some of your emotions in a creative way. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you for your lovely words. I need to write. It is how I handle pain.
Terry
Comment from Julia Telep
This poem is capturing what is going on right now. It makes me sad to think about what is going on, but this is a really good poem! Congratulations and good job!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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This poem is capturing what is going on right now. It makes me sad to think about what is going on, but this is a really good poem! Congratulations and good job!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a sadly important write, in plaintive narration, describing a tragic part of this devastating illness, that of deprivation of loved ones in one's senior and requisite times. I thank our Almighty Father I dwell in my own apartment and do not require the services of a nursing home - my heartfelt compassion for those who must and do. With your permission, I suggest changing the word "can't" in the 2nd stanza, 4th line to "cannot," for a smoother rhyming line and evening out the blank spaces above and below the poem, for a more finished piece (my opinion)...
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In my opinion, a sadly important write, in plaintive narration, describing a tragic part of this devastating illness, that of deprivation of loved ones in one's senior and requisite times. I thank our Almighty Father I dwell in my own apartment and do not require the services of a nursing home - my heartfelt compassion for those who must and do. With your permission, I suggest changing the word "can't" in the 2nd stanza, 4th line to "cannot," for a smoother rhyming line and evening out the blank spaces above and below the poem, for a more finished piece (my opinion)...
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Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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I had cannot first, because contractions are always my second choice, but when I read it out loud with cannot it just did not flow for me. I am still working on meter. Thank you for the advice and for the review!
Terry
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You are very welcome, Terry - as I stated, an important write - best wishes ...Eve
Comment from Mastery
Outstanding Therese. This emotionally-charged poetry tells many stories of so many of our loved ones and how the virus has affected their lives as well as ours. God bless you and yours. :) Bob
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Outstanding Therese. This emotionally-charged poetry tells many stories of so many of our loved ones and how the virus has affected their lives as well as ours. God bless you and yours. :) Bob
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for such a lovely and heartfelt review. I just work and pray.
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We cannot do much more my friend. (: Bob
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We cannot do much more my friend. (: Bob
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
What a wonderful poem about nursing homes. I can imagine working conditions will be very personal when it comes to each resident. I love working with elderly people. I'm sure some never really understand. Love your poem.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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What a wonderful poem about nursing homes. I can imagine working conditions will be very personal when it comes to each resident. I love working with elderly people. I'm sure some never really understand. Love your poem.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you, and you are right, some are incapable of understanding. We just do our best every day. Thank you for the lovely review and for the six stars!
Terry
Comment from Patty Palmer
How sad this is. I worked my whole nursing career with geriatrics in the nursing home. I can imagine how the residents feel. Those that can see the news and understand are one thing (even they feel the void in their lives since they're loved ones can't come to visit). The residents with dementia are the saddest victims because they don't understand when you explain to them that their families aren't allowed in. They feel broken and sad! Let's pray this is over soon so our older generation can see their loved ones again soon.
Patty
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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How sad this is. I worked my whole nursing career with geriatrics in the nursing home. I can imagine how the residents feel. Those that can see the news and understand are one thing (even they feel the void in their lives since they're loved ones can't come to visit). The residents with dementia are the saddest victims because they don't understand when you explain to them that their families aren't allowed in. They feel broken and sad! Let's pray this is over soon so our older generation can see their loved ones again soon.
Patty
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you for your understanding. Those that do understand are so sweet - they worry about us! The others are scared, angry, confused, so many emotions. I just work and pray. Thank you for this review that hit the nail on the head. Terry
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You're welcome! I feel for so many of the ones who can't understand
Comment from clsandau
Thank you for sharing this well written poem, obviously words from the heart. Blessings to you and all who work in these homes. Must be quite depressing, thankfully you are there for them in their moment of need. Take care of yourself too. Covid-19 seems to be hitting nursing homes especially hard right now. God bless and stay safe. Carol
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you for sharing this well written poem, obviously words from the heart. Blessings to you and all who work in these homes. Must be quite depressing, thankfully you are there for them in their moment of need. Take care of yourself too. Covid-19 seems to be hitting nursing homes especially hard right now. God bless and stay safe. Carol
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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Thank you Carol. It is very depressing and emotionally draining, but I would not leave those people for anything (even the mean ones!) because I love them all. They are scared, sad, angry, confused. I pray for them every night. Thank you so much for your understanding. Terry
Comment from Steven J Anthony
This is a very touching poem about the Covid-19 pandemic currently going on throughout the world. Your use of rhymes is very good in of itself, however I might suggest two things. From what I have been told by some on here, there is no need for capitalizations for every new line you make in the stanzas unless there is a period and you should put commas, semi colons or periods at some of these lines before the end of your stanza. For instance you said "Nursing home residents can't understand why their families have ceased to come in" would be better with a period. Reading aloud is a really good strategy to improving writing and making sure punctuation hits the spot. The reason is because you want to allow the reader to hit pausing points to digest the material being presented. Nonetheless, great poem!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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This is a very touching poem about the Covid-19 pandemic currently going on throughout the world. Your use of rhymes is very good in of itself, however I might suggest two things. From what I have been told by some on here, there is no need for capitalizations for every new line you make in the stanzas unless there is a period and you should put commas, semi colons or periods at some of these lines before the end of your stanza. For instance you said "Nursing home residents can't understand why their families have ceased to come in" would be better with a period. Reading aloud is a really good strategy to improving writing and making sure punctuation hits the spot. The reason is because you want to allow the reader to hit pausing points to digest the material being presented. Nonetheless, great poem!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2020
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I found that in another line, but when I read it out loud it worked for me so I left it. I have to learn about punctuation, which in prose and even reading, I am a pro at, but not when I write poetry! Thank you for the hints and the compliments. Stay healthy!
Terry
