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Please Tell Me Who I Am
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Please Tell Me Who I Am |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 Picture by Jim Warren * * * * I once knew so many people But so much in life has changed As I struggle to maintain focus It's like my mind's been rearranged A man comes here to visit As to why I am not sure But I don't recognise his face I've never seen him before I study him very closely And there's a flash in my mind He seems such a gentle soul With a face so warm and kind These young children visit often And they say "I love you Nan" But I don't know who they are Maybe they're related to that man? In this place where I live People shuffle here and there Many sit alone for hours Into space is where they stare Happiness has no place here So many people come and go Please tell me who I am Because I'd really like to know * * * * "Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty." * * * * I wrote this for those poor souls suffering Alzheimer's Disease.Even though I don't know anyone close to me who suffers from this debilitating disease I thought I'd try and put myself in the shoes of the sufferer to maybe get a glimpse of what it must be like. * * * I am in motion |
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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
It took guts to write this from the inside view. A very good write |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
For not knowing anyone who suffers with the disease and not having it yourself (no joke intended), you portrayed the confusion and loneliness quite well. Awesome job...no voting?? |
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sperarifraai Member
since 2003-03-06
Posts 65Ireland |
Very touching Suetang (It took bravery) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sue, this is so very heartbreaking, sweet friend, it saddens me to see individuals having to cope with the loss of memory from this and how children and parents in families are also deeply saddened by what it does to them! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are by far one of the most compassionate people in the world, you can feel for anyone, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your voice speaks for those who have lost their own... Very moving and it helps shed light on this disease that strips the dignity away from its sufferers. God bless you for your humanity and your caring ways. Extra warm hugs, Dear One, Linda |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
A write that touched me personally. My father-in-law has serious dementia and the poor man can't remember from one moment to the next. His sister had alzheimer's for years and years before she died. It is a dreadful disease. Thank you for writing this. Hugs, Marti |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sue, you can write so beautifully about any subject. I'm sure your words will touch many. Such talent you have, friend...  Hugs, Ethel |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
Lovely sue, I'm hearing you.. ..things that once were will always be. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Such a sensitive poem and I think you've done an excellent job of writing about an alzheimer's victim's emotions. It's such a tragic thing! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Excellent Sue! How do you do it? -- Put yourself in circumstances, not your own, and write with such sensitivity and credibility? Kudos! Shenachie |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I do know some with this horrible illness and I believe you've done justice to what I know they must go through. It is so devistating, so heartbreaking, and you approached it with awareness and compassion, and did so amazingly. great work.. I'd like to vote for this too. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
what a write! i can't even imagine myself in such devastating circumstances... |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Yes my mother -in law lived the last year of her life in a nursing home , slowly her mind declining , my son as been an occupational therapist in a old peoples nursing home for the last 8 years , he does have fun stories along with the sad ones ,but it does take a caring person to work there , although sad you described it excellently Hope |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I think one of the worst things about this condition is that the person doesn't even realize that they are so removed and isolated from their loved ones... Never wish to be a man alone... it could happen... Thank you Sue... |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Although my 99 yr old grandmother isn't afflicted, she does have some dementia... I figure that's OK at her age.. But she's a proud lady - and she KNOWS she forgets. It's very frustrating for her - Thank you for this, Sue...  |
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