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My interpretation...





He forgets what a fork is for,
stares at the planet
that is a plate to you or me,

I show him by example,
eating what is hard to digest
as I swallow this reality,

Granpa grins a slow smile,
shows me his tongue and teeth
and this man-child
is mine,

I may be saying
a long goodbye
of I love you's
to someone who sees
me as a stranger,

but he remains my hero





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  • CountryCousin
    March 19, 2008

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    Yes the saying.

    The saying of twice a child once an adult is true. I see this in my patients. Keep up the good work and I thank you for entering the contest.


  • just mercedes gold member
    March 5, 2008

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    Well written, not overly sentimental but the sentiment rules. Sufferers do seem to make a slow regression , back into childhood - they seem to find some peace there, and the ability to relive in those golden days of timelessness the joy and love they felt then. Their total dependency can be challenging, but is also the opportunity to provide unselfish love, with no chance of reward. This can be a great thing. I'm lost for words here as I deal with my mother, as I am forced to witness her slow retreat from our world.


  • individuality gold member
    March 3, 2008

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    this makes me think of losing one's mid as age grabs us by the hair - we start off as children and that is sometimes where we end up, no matter the body wrinkled with life - a good poem. on a lighter note, can i have an aeroplane lol just throw some fishcakes on the fork


  • Cherokee
    February 3, 2008
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    "that is a plate to you or I"... should it be you or me? I'm bad at this but check it out. I think it's me.

    • Yvette Champ gold member
      February 3, 2008
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      You have a salient point, as the next word in the following stanza is also "I" it does cause a pause, I will edit it.Thankyou


  • Cherokee
    February 3, 2008
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    If published elsewhere, be sure to let me know so I can give first publishing credit where deserved. This is important.


  • Cherokee
    February 3, 2008

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    You are in the finals. In an IM to me, please write a very concise third-person bio, using your author name.
    Include a few of your most important previous publications if you wish.
    Below that write a very short few lines of your personal connection to Alzheimer's such as if your loved one has the disease or if you are a nurse or personal care assistant, etc. and your thoughts. Please make this very brief.
    My receipt of this IM will be proof of permission to publish your bio, thoughts, and poem on my blog in the neighborsgo section of the Dallas Morning News online and in print as well if it is selected by the Editors. Thank you for sharing your lovely poem.


  • tara wilson gold member
    January 28, 2008

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    aww..

    I cared for a man who did this too, he eventually forgot how to eat, or what food was and recently passed away...
    this is powerful, very emotive..and beautiful poetry

  • Bad Bill
    January 28, 2008

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    An excellent and touching depiction of the reality of this terrible disease. Also accurate.

    Bill

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