This is for those who have lived with or know some who has Alzheimers. I realized during my last contest that there were indeed many fine pieces about the disorder. So if you entered the contest Do Not Go Gentle you can enter this one. I thought about doing this for the sufferers of Dementia or Alzheimers and the family members. I have had patients with both, it is sad. It is also hard on the families who need support. So I wanted this to be a non anonymous contest but I will judge on the merit of the poem. Use profane language only if it fits the personality of the person, otherwise no bashing of anothers work. No sticky caps, no Internet chat speak. Be respectful of one another as you would want them to be respectful of you. Use any form that you wish.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 27, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 750, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 17 people
- Final notes: Each of you wrote a poignant piece for this contest. Therefore I decided each entry deserved a trophy and points. Because each of you contributed a great deal to this contest with your entries. It was difficult to choose winners because all of you are winners. So thanks a lot for a great contest and be very proud of your work.
Contest Winners
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Enchanted miss, how lovely you are.by darell 40 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 19 4:15 PM 2008. In Hope, Love, Dedication, Inspirational
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She went out one day
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Dear Old Papa, it is time for sleep.
by ears2hearyou 58 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 29 11:13 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Personal, Pain, Society, Thoughts Honorable mention
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Like a child with questioning eyes,
throw your fits and flying arms.by Myjoy 26 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 28 12:59 PM 2007. In Personal, Family, Dedication Honorable mention
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a familiar face
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Christmas Day dawned in the Nursing Home,
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I've spent many years working with those afflicted with Alzheimers ~ some were such sad folk and others whose antics were nothing short of hilarious!
Regardless, each is a special person beneath the infirmity. Bless e'm all!
Thanks for the HM
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Thank you.
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Thank you for the Hm, and allowing me to air my heartbreak over my Nan suffering from such a debilitating ailment, Josie
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Thankyou very much indeed for the Honourable Mention,congratulations to everyone else and thankyou for the platform of the contest.
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