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My Mother Does Not Remember Me
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My Mother Does Not Remember Me |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859
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 This is for my mother who is now 92 and has alzheimers. My Mother Does Not Remember Me My mother she does not remember me. For she is old and illness has set in. Once long ago I sat upon her knee. And now I hold her hand with wrinkled skin. She does not know what day or year it is. Or just how many children birth she gave. Does not remember every hug and kiss. Or when some loved ones were put in the grave. How sad it is to see her change this way. For I remember her so full of life. And not with wrinkled face and hair of gray. She was a mother, grandmother and wife. Now God awaits her from His throne above. She's done her job, she's given all her love. Floria |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sad sigh) Oh Floria, this is sooooo beautiful but yet so heartbreaking, I too know how sad it feels to see people grow with age and how their memories begin to disappear, though I know deep down with all my heart she will never ever forget how much she loves you, for you are so very special to you! (EXTRA BIG HUGS) My heart goes out to your loss, sweet friend, I am always here if you ever need someone to talk to! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Floria, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Floria, thank you for this...it brings back memories of my grandmother in her last years. I would visit her in a nursing home...quite a dreadful place...so sad. She would see me standing there...not being able to recognize me....I would walk over to her bed and speak softly to her until she would finally say "Bubby?...Is that you Bubby? ... Then she would go off into a place only she knew and start talking about things from 20 years ago as though they were happening right then... Very heartbreaking. As heartbreaking as I am sure your own is for you... Big Big Hugs.... |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
So beautiful, floria. And so sad. My tears flow with you. God bless! ((floria)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Floria~ I'm so sorry that your Mother's life is ending this way. I can't imagine how helpless you must feel when you can no longer reach her. My heart goes out to you. I can see by her picture she was once full of life. You're a lovely gift that she has given to all of us. Many *hugs* |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
oh floria, I know what you are feeling because I am going through this very same thing with my grandfather  Always cherish the good memories my dear friend. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Really beautiful words you have written for your Mother...James |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is so hard, I know. My Grandma remembered me, thankfully, her last years. But she forgot that she saw me every time, within a few minutes. The 90's are not so fair to the mind. Your Mom is beautiful. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Floria, I am so sad this is happening to your mother. We just went through it with my father in law...and I often wondered if he was happy in that world he was living in...he seemed to be. Your mother is very beautiful, and one can certainly see the resemblance. Beautifully yet sadly written. Hugs. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Floria - she has given all her love. My mom is 89 and is still helping me in my time of need. They are special... BC |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Floria, this is so sad. Your mother is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Floria darling sister of my soul this is utterly utterly heart breaking, the story of how a life can be forgotten I send you my fondest hugs darling girl. You’ve written this as always excellently. Perfect flow and rhyme, well written, darling heart very well written    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've touched me deeply with this piece Floria. My husband's grandmother is 92 as well, and I left the hospital in tears a few days ago after a visit with her. A very tender read, thank you.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I can see from the photo of your mother, Floria...that you have inherited her beauty. Thank you for posting this very heartwrenching write My own mother is almost 87, and is mentally very sharp, but physically frail... I desperately want to get old, but always wonder at the price.  ~lots and lots of hugs~copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
This one made me cry.... none of this.... "brought tears to my eyes" .... MADE ME CRY.... I know what you are going through... Not long ago, my family went through this with my great-grandmother. She would recognise my mother and then the next... she didn't know who she was and insisted that I was her only grand daughter.... Her mind was slowly unravelling. I pray you find the courage to work through all of this ( you have already shown the love) and be comforted that she will be restored in Heaven.... Love, Light and Peace, Sherry Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Floria~ this is so emotional, I know when my grandmother died she was the same way, she couldnt remember anyone, which was so tough....thank you for sharing your heart with this one...as you always do with all your words.....Peace...  Lauren~ Step through the |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It has been many, many years... but the pain of my mother not recognizing me near the end is still raw... my heart goes out to you. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
She was very lovely Floria..thank you for posting...very sad indeed..hugsss ~Victoria |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It takes a lot of courage to watch our parents disappear before our eyes, and I thank you for being able to share this part of your life with all of us.... |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
It's so sad to see a loved one like this. My dad's mother, my grandmother, died of a stroke a few years back and her conditions were very similar to Alzheimer's. I appreciate my remaining grandparents more now. (((hugs)))  ~sky I'm in charge, and I say question authority! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Floria, I feel for you. Your poem has me crying. Nan |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Amen. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
I have just returned from seeing mom and she is looking great for 92, and by the smile in her eyes I knew that she knew me, although she rambled on and I couldn't make out what she was saying, It was a great feeling that she knew me, I brought her a doll, and she loved it. She is like a child. Thank you all of my dear friends on here for all your wonderful replies, I cried as I read them all. floria Noah dear, thank you so very much. floria Barry your note and story meant a lot to me, thank you so much. floria Newell thank you so much for your kindness. floria Blues how sweet, you made me cry. floria Joanna dear, thank you so much. floria James, your words mean a lot to me. floria Sandra thank you for your compliment of my moms looks. and your kindness. floria Enchantress, thank you so much, You are truly too kind with your words. floria Bill, I thnk you so much and yes arent mothers a gift from God. floria Smartchick. thank you so much, floria Marsha thank you as always for always being so kind. floria Kit I know what you are feeling and my prayers are with you, and thank you so much. floria Lyra thank you for your kind words and compliments, and you will be a wonderful senior citizen as you are a wonderful human being, floria Sherry, thank you so very much for your caring and your tears. Yes I know in heaven she will be restored. floria Lauren thank you for your kindness and peace you send me. floria Suthern, yes, I am sure this brings up memories for you. thank you. floria Victoria , thank you so very much. floria Sunshine it is truly difficult. thank you. floria Skyshine, thank you so very much. floria Pilgrimage,t hank you so very much for your kindness. floria Interloper, thank you so much, floria |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Floria It is difficult to change places and become the mother to a parent, especially when they don't know who you are...I guess it is part of what love is all about. Hugs! |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Heart rendering this peace, I had a great aunt that went wandering on account of losing her memory..and walked for miles..so sad..all my best, dear friend, and courage  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
floria, I'm with Madame C...you definitely got it from her. My Grandma came and lived with me for some time after she had lost her mind. We were so close for so many years. But to have that happen to your mom I'm sure is even worse. How wonderful that you can recall all that she has meant to you. Lovely tribute written for your mom. She would be so proud of you.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Floria, What a wonderful tribute memorializing the love she gave, for just this simle verse is proof of what a devoted mother she was, and that is what you remember when you see her, the life in her face, the deeds of love for her family. Your poetry is always so deeply felt. Wonderful work, Floria Liz |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Martie, Yes mothers are so strong and always there, then the old age comes, and it reverses. My mom has even forgotten how to walk. She is in a wheelchair. It is a frightening illness. floria Thank you Ecrivan for your kind words, they mean a lot. floria Floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Larry, that is what hurts the most, that she cannot be proud of me or share our grief. She does not know that I write, or that we lost our son. It is almost like she isnt even here. thank you so much for your kind words. Floria Floria |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Thank you Liz, yes she was a wonderful mother, she gave birth to 9 children and we are all living. She truly made up for the neglect from our father. Thank you for your kindness. Floria Floria |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
wonderful write, old is sad, alzheimer's is sad...this is written with love and very tender |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh my, this must be very hard to deal with, it was hard to read and even try to think about...but God will take care. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Floria Your words were so very moving and heartfelt and the images crystal clear. Such a terrible disease is Alzheimers and I pity anyone who has to go through it. It must shatter their dignity beyond comprehension. The warmth and love for your mother radiated from your words. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Jellybeans, thank you so much, I so appreciate your reply. floria passing shadows, thank you, yes it is difficult and so prevalent today. thanks floria Sue thank you so much for your kindness, actually it doesnt shatter their dignity because they are so unaware of everything, My mom has even forgotten how to walk.. she is childlike. thanks, floria Floria |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
A brotherly bump for mom. *BUMP* |
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