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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Window to past opens again thinking of the loved one’s she lost Too always keep them in her mind her promise...whatever the cost Eyes open…sitting in silence looking at pictures in her mind Searching for that which she has lost memories… she will never find Each day she faces a new world hoping to find that which she needs Looking within herself for hope please God...answer my prayer she pleads She remembers the times they shared special times spent in wedded bliss Moments bring comfort to her mind now gone… replaced by emptiness As time passes each day she cries wondering if she said goodbye Still searching for her memories she cries...without knowing why No visitors again today always alone… or so it seems She wouldn’t know them anyway loved one’s...or those within her dreams She wonders what tomorrow brings when she can’t remember today We need a cure for this disease that takes our memory away |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet Paul, my heart cries out to the millions affected by this disease as not only is it painful for those diagnosed but also their families, who have to struggle with their fading memories of their loved ones! (wipes tears) I send angel prayers to the world a cure can be found, sweet friend, you have a golden compassionate heart, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, 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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Such a compassionate write..gets my vote Paul. Well done..Hugs. ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh, Paul, this is so touching. I'm glad that you chose this one for book submission...  "Love makes the world go around" ~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-19-2003 11:38 AM).] |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Youe poem is very touching, Paul. Too many people are afflicted with this disease. *sigh* |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Noah...Thank you for those lovely words my friend. You have such a caring heart and it shows so much. I'm glad you took time too read and reply...Paul Nancy~ Hugs back to you dear lady. Your reply means so much too me and I thank you for all you do...Paul Ethel~ I debated long and hard about which poem to submit and this one won out because of all the people this disease affects, not only those with it, but their families and friends. We never know if one day it may effect you or I or a close family member or friend. Thanks for your kind words...Paul Chanson~ I really appreciate your caring reply. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking time too read and reply. It means so much too me...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Very powerful and true write, Paul. My grandfather had alzheimer's and it can sure be tough on a family to watch a loved one go through this. You have my vote for this one.  All writing comes |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
A very emotional, and powerful write. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
An excellent topic to write about, Paul, and you handled it well. (you may want to edit the title in case it gets accepted) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lone Wolf~ Thank you so very much for reading and the sweet reply.I'm sorry you and your family had too go through this terrible time. I had an uncle that had it. Thank you again for understanding...Paul White Rose~ It was hard too write about something as terrible as this, but I hope that someday there will be a cure for all that suffer. Thank you very much for taking time too read & reply...Paul Balladeer...I'm glad you think I did this well. That means alot too me. Thank you for reading and replying poet sir...Paul (check your e mail) "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Beautifully said, Paul...  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Paul, Yes, you did write this well. A touching, heartbreaking part of the living dead. It is as difficult for those who love the one afflicted. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful penned ! Charisma |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Paul - my friend this has to be one of the best I've read of yours, my vote is in... BC |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Paul, Although I have never known anyone with Alzheimers, I have known someone with Dementia. I heard a song on the radio a few years ago that talked of the pain of Alzheimers and I thought the song had handled the subject with so much truth and grace. That is until I just read this. You have handled a very sensitive subject with so much love and respect which is something I know my neighbor with Dementia and his wife were not subject to very often. I applaud you on your talent and your sensitivity. Thank you so much for sharing such a powerful piece with us and I just know it will touch everyone who reads it in the very core of their being. Dawn |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This is a devasting way to end one's life and I have been around it often. You did this extremely well Paul. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is a scary disease..... You did a wonderful job with this!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nan~ Thanks very much for fixing the title and for taking time too read...Paul Pat~ You are so right. Thanks for caring and taking time too read...Paul Charisma~ Thank You...Paul Bill... That was very kind of you too say. Thanks for reading and replying...Paul Dawn~ I'm glad you liked this. Thanks for reading and your up lifting reply...Paul Sharon~ It is a terrible way too see someone waste away like this as you say. I really appreciate you taking time too read and for the caring reply...Paul Bridgette~ I am glad you enjoyed this and thanks for the time too read and reply...Paul Ruth~ Thanks dear lady for the nice reply...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Paul, this is so good. Speaking of such a sad topic, and done so well. Sandra |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sandra~ Thank you so very much for your touching reply.I'm so glad you took time too read. This was inspired by Sharon ( Poet devine ) as a picture challenge and I thank her for the inspiration...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Absolutely well stated, Paul. The sadness of the long goodbye needs to end. You've captured the pain so well. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
LngJhnAg...Thank you sir for those caring words.Someday we may have a cure for this terrible disease...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
My Gran Had that So I'll give you my vote because you reminded me of her. If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
erm forgot 2 vote If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Moon Dust~ Thank you for taking time to read and reply, I really appreciate it. This disease touches many people not just the ones that have it as you know, so my hope is that someday we find a cure...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
No one is immune to this terrible disease and your poem puts a face to it. Well done Paul. Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul~ 'As time passes each day she cries wondering if she said goodbye Still searching for her memories she cries...without knowing why' This one touches me so tenderly~ I do poetry readings/writings at area nursing homes ... and often see the saddness in 'faraway' eyes~ You handled this with a soft velvet touch of caring~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Written with sensitivity and compassion... this is excellent. *S* |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
To lose control of ones mind is indeed a tragedy, a prison without a key. Sadly, Paul~ and poignantly told~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Paul, This is an incredible write that is a keeper in my book. I've seen this in my own family. One for the book for sure. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Paul Your words were so heartfelt and need to be heard. I have written two poems now about Alzheimers disease and although I don't know anyone personally who is suffering I would imagine it to be absolutely soul destroying. My vote has been cast and I hope you are well. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
This certainly tugged some heartstrings Paul ~ wonderful write about such a devastating disease. Bonnie |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
bump |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
beautiful and touching poem about a very hard subject. my grandma is starting to suffer from this disease, and it's so hard to watch. but i thank you for putting a gentle and heart- warming spin on it. take care amy "love is like a butterfly-- |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This is so touching - tugs at the heart. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Joyce~ Thank you so muchfor your caring reply...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marge~ You are really an angel for going to that nursing home and reading too those beautiful people. I know you touch their hearts with your lovely poems. Thank you very much for taking time too read and reply...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
suthern~ Thank you so much...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
BluesSerenade~ Your words are so true. Thanks for caring and reading...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Larry... Sorry for the late reply, I am touched that you think this is good enough to keep. Thank you very much for your thoughtful reply...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sue~ Your sweet reply brings a smile to my face. I would love to read the poems you wrote about Alzheimers. Thanks for reading...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Bonnie~ I'm sorry for the late reply, but I really appreciate your kind and caring words...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
LngJhn...Thank you for the bump kind sir. Thanks for taking time to read and reply as well...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Amy~ Thank you for those very kind words. I am so glad you thought enough about this poem to read and reply to it... Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Spirit~ I am very glad you liked this poem and thank you very much for the sweet reply. I reall appreciate it...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ding! Click! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Karilea~ Thank You, not just for this, but for all you do...Paul  "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
This is an amazing piece, enormously touching, heartfelt and brought tears to my eyes. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Flower~ Thank you so much for those kind words.Glad you took the time to read and reply. Hopefully someday we will be able to cure this terrible disease...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
poignantly done, compassionately understood as best as one "outside" is able, I'm sure My friend relishes opportunity to tell of the special mementoes in her apartment that mark special times in her life. I think it comforts her to recall things clearly, even if they were long ago. Thanks for sharing, Paul. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Imagine the fear they must have inside knowing something is wrong but cannot do a thing about it. I remember the fear in my mother's eyes when we were told of her illness. But when doctors say the mind is gone I wonder. Because she knew her pet name I had given years ago. I would walk into the hospital room the last week of her death and say "Hi Toots how are you doing." She would respond with her eyes. For she could no longer talk or move. If you have a chance read "Dedicated To My Mother" by Bonnie j. See Ya Bon-Bon |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
VAS~~~So much is unknown about this terrible disease. Like you say one minute their minds are perfectly normal and the next totally different.I have a brother that although doesn't have Alzhiemers his mind works the same way, he can remember things from when he was a child, but can't remember yesterday.I understand the doctors are making great progress in a cure for this disease. Thanks for reading and sharing with me your poem...Paul Bonniej~~~ Iwill search for and read you poem. I can't imagine what your family and your mother went through, but I know it was hard for everyone.Thanks for taking time to read and for your caring reply...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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