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Please Help Me To Remember
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Please Help Me To Remember |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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Have I seen your face before? I'm afraid I can't think where You tell me that you love me And how much for me you care I think my name is Tom Or is it Bob or Ted? So frustrated I've become Many angry tears I've shed My mind draws many blanks Things aren't what they used to be My memory has shut down It can't be relied on you see A constant parade of strangers Come to visit me in here If only I could remember If only things were clear Young children come and hug me And say "Grandpa, do you remember me?" 'tho my eyes are working perfectly There is so much I just can't see My life has lost its meaning As I stare out into space I can't even be bothered To wipe these tears that stain my face * * * * * I wrote this on behalf of all those families who are trying to cope with a loved one who has Alzheimer's Disease. I personally don't know anyone close to me who has it but I tried to imagine what it must be like. I am in motion |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
I haven't had this in my family, but I do have friends who do, and you did a very good job of expressing the frustration they all feel...well done SueTang!  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sue, So very well done. I can also only imagine. Hopefully it stays that way for all of us. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
your poetic insights offer a deep look into a very difficult situation for many - thanks for the great poem - Paul |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Beautifully compassionate poem, Sue. You have such a kind heart and generous spirit in your willingness to understand the heart ache of others. Shenachie |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: Wonderful, sensitive poem about a tragic disease. I know people who are going through situations like this in their family and it just wrings your heart. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Sue, this is so very sad, sweet friend, my heart cries out to all who have this disease and I pray soon science and medicines can cure this disease! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have one of the most compassionate and loving hearts I've ever known and while you may not know someone with this disease, I think you have spoke of it so very well here! (wipes tears) You are a true angel, sweet friend, 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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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A beautiful and compassionate look at a very sad and difficult situations for a lot of familys... I salute you for standing up for them, Sue...and for your excellent poetry.  ~ lots of poetic hugsLyra |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
a critical need to be understood and when it is a failing we are books that cannot be read I especially like this poem, Sue. Important write, mon ami! Salute' jeff |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
 Cold hands means a warm heart |
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