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7
Member

since 2000-04-26

Posts 113
Amherst, MA, USA

0 posted 2001-08-03 03:29 AM

when my grandmother was in the hospital
after a car accident
they asked her
"who is the president
of our country?"
and she didn't know
she just didn't know

they couldn't explain it but
she could
"I normally wouldn't know
who the president is!
That's just how I am!"

but they kept her overnight
"just to be safe"
because they were afraid
of not knowing
because it must be
dangerous
if you don't remember something so
simple

like when you forget someone's name
who you knew like a sister ten years ago
that must be dangerous
because it hurts
and what else could cause that but
something
bad?

if you can forget a fact
that's been drilled into you
by the media in everything around you
can't you forget how to
look both ways
before crossing the street
count your change
use your computer
drive your car
do everyday and therefore
simple
tasks?

YES

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

1 posted 2001-08-03 06:23 AM

I love your way or writing...it seems very much from the heart! Thanks again for sharing
Cindi

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

2 posted 2001-08-03 06:32 AM

I have to look for my keys everyday. I forget what I went into a room for. I put milk in the cabinet, cereal in the fridge. I think this qualifies. But not dangerous. Good message!
Sincerely
Regina

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

3 posted 2001-08-03 08:32 AM

I was going to say something here...but now I have forgotten what it was...

oh well.. liked the poem

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2001-08-03 01:11 PM

7--It is distressing to find a piece of thought has just evaporated...only to come back hours later sticking its tongue out. It happens to me all the time. Your poem is poignant in its simple truth...thank you.

SmittenKitten
Senior Member

since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

5 posted 2001-08-03 01:18 PM

I am only 19 and I forget everything already...if she's dangerous, I can't imagine what I am!

Seriously though, this was a very touching poem that illustrates well the pain and confusion of watching someone you love go through a distressing situation.

~Krista

"Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you.
And all you can do is to go where they can find you."
~Winnie the Pooh

7
Member

since 2000-04-26

Posts 113
Amherst, MA, USA

6 posted 2001-08-03 03:51 PM

thanks all!

yeah, it's empathy but more to say that there's nothing to be distressed about. in the wise words of jewel, "we're all ok."

7
Member

since 2000-04-26

Posts 113
Amherst, MA, USA

7 posted 2001-08-03 03:52 PM

thanks all!

yeah, it's empathy but more to say that there's nothing to be distressed about. in the wise words of jewel, "we're all ok."

kaile

Member Ascendant

since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

8 posted 2001-08-04 09:18 PM

7(which incidentally is my favorite no.),

cpalmer has echoed my sentiments...a straight-from-the-heart poem which speaks directly to the reader and affect him plenty...

nice write

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