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Fading Away
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Fading Away |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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~*~ Falling as the sands of time, Thru' the hourglass of his mind, Memories lost forevermore, As shifting sands leave fading shore. Lost in thoughts of mass confusion, Reality lost in life's illusion, An empty shell where once did dwell, A man of pride who tolled his bell. His voice once rang, clear and bright, A man of brawn and righteous might. Gone are the posts that marked his life, Now dreams are lost and naught is rife. To watch him slowly slip away, Yet ever further every day, Saddens me beyond belief, My heart is heavy and full of grief. ~*~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-23-2003 10:19 PM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I take this to be about someone with Alzheimer's or something of that kind...I know that pain and grief well...this is a touching emotive write of heart wrenching rhymes Poetess Linda. A sad subject done with grace. well done. |
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Brad Majors 
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
well done handling of htis tough subject |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JM ~ Yes, you are so very right. My former father-in-law had Alzheimer's Disease and it was incredibly sad to watch this once vital and intelligent man just waste away and no longer recognize his loved ones. My heart goes out to all those who suffer from this disease--and to their families who painfully watch their loved ones fade away... Sorry to hear that you know of this pain. Warm hugs, EA |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
This tragedy so clearly descript in your write. The only saving grace, is that as the light slips away, there is no pain, just a quieting of mind. Lost a loved one to this yesterday. Hugs EA. ThisDiamond |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brad ~ I appreciate you saying so. This is a delicate and painful subject to write about. Warm hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
TD ~ My love and compassion, I send to you and your family. Yes, what you say truly is a saving grace. When the disease is advanced, they feel less pain and quietly slip into a world of their own. Warm loving hugs, Linda |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Poignant and tender. Eric |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
How painful is this? My father-in-law is slowly slipping away from the present and now, we noticed on Sunday, even the past is beginning to fade. Breaks all hearts ... Marti |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - I'm sorry about this sadness. I hope things are well... BC |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
All who read your tender words share the grief you feel. Your talented words express from deep within your soul the best kind of love....**hugs** |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ericc ~ Thank you, Eric! Warm hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ I have so much compassion for what your whole family is going through at this difficult time. Sending you lots of loving pink and healing green light to you all... Love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ He slipped away from us, some time ago. He is now with God and soaring among the stars free and whole. I remember him as he once was before he was robbed of his health, mind and dignity. Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Startime ~ He has passed on, but your words are loving and caring--which shows the beauty of your soul and the graciousness of your spirit... Warm hugs, EA |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Linda, this sounds so sad. I hope you are okay! |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, What a gift of writing you do have. You handled this with such grace and described so well, we knew that of which you speak. I, too, knew one with the disease..and it is incredibly sad to see them slip away... heartbreaking! Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Sue! There you are! --I've been missing you! Hope all is well and you are settling into your new environs! Warm, lovin' hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pat ~ That was an exceptionally lovely reply. Thank you, Dear Heart! Huggums, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Linda, this is terrible how this affects so many, I am actually working on a new poem that isn't related to Alzheimer's but about a sad memory in my childhood of a person I know who got in an accident and his face was scarred deeply and everyone ignored him and even his girlfriend and he ended his life, and how it saddens me how people miss out on the true beauty in someone and how I wish I could have done more to save him back then! (wipes tears) I pray something can be done against this, sweet friend, God Bless You, they're all in my prayers, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton And that's the most wonderful thing about creating. It will always be a mystery. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, what a tragic story you related. How terribly, terribly tragic. I shall be looking out for your poem when it is completed. Warm nighttime hugs, Linda |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
You have said it; it is a touchy subject. However, you handled it with tact and feeling. Such subject matter can only benefit by airing in poetry and discussion. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
very touching piece, I too have had a loved one with that dreaded disease My grandmother died from it 3 years ago. You have done a great job discribing the heart ache of watching someone dear to you fade away. Julie |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Linda, I can but echo, those that have already commented here. My best to you and yours. Ed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang...  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
So deeply touching. What you experienced is one of the most challenging pains in our lives ... to be there without being there. An anticipation of death and as you say, it is almost unbearable. Very beautiful, intense poem. Love, Margherita |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
A touching write, you've conveyed the feelings very well here. And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand ~ Bernie Taupin |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ken ~ This poem flowed straight from my heart and needed very little editing. I wrote of truth and real emotion and the words just came. Some poems that I have written, I have labored over and have made edit after edit. It seems this one just wrote itself! Thank you for your thoughtful response. Warm, spring morning hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ed ~ Thank you, Dear Ed! Warm hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie ~ Thank you for the compassionate squeezy hug! --and here's an appreciative squeezy hug for you: Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Your reply touched me deeply. You have such a sweet spirit... Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eagle One ~ Thank you! My inner feelings just spilled out onto the page--and from the replies that I have received, many of the readers have unfortunately been able to identify with these emotions as they have suffered a similar loss. Warm hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Julie ~ Sorry, I just realized that I had missed your reply! I am so sorry for your loss and what you all had to endure. Thank you for your kind remarks. Blessings to you all, Love & hugs, Linda |
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