Many times I tell newer writers to use more detail & don't dwell in generalities. This poem is the poster child for how using lots of distinct details makes writing come alive. The reader can picture what's going on & this is SHOW without any telling. It's easy to know what your message is, tho, becuz you have woven together a tapestry of details from real life. Themes of affection & acceptance are evident (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie
This gently and irrevocably sad poetic portrait rings so true Crowley. All that we are, all our memories and dreams- can be gone in an instant. You paint it so poignantly and too well...Frank in his hospital bed- the light in his eyes flickers on and off- senses, fragrances, soft kisses remind him of his ‘ago’ for only the briefest of precious
moments. His search for his fishing poles is unending, and so his question repeats, repeats, repeats-brilliant depiction of bitter symptoms. I have tears as I read your deeply moving write. My Mother had Alzheimer’s disease- such an indidious and cruel affliction. Your last verse is lovely lyrical magic- the altered reality Frank is lost in...his visions, a mermaid and great blue heron- neither can heal him. “The shores of the lake lapped beside his hospital bed nightly”- may they bring him peace. Master-Class work my friend.
Posted 6 Years Ago
6 Years Ago
Thank you so much. Had to go through this with quite a few loved ones. Gotta learn to play in their .. read moreThank you so much. Had to go through this with quite a few loved ones. Gotta learn to play in their sandbox.
Alzheimer's is a dreadful disease' and to watch a loved one on that journey must be hell. Even more so for the patient, who must be in a state of confusion and frustration with everything. Only small pockets of memories left and everything else wiped out. There must be a lot of tears, a river of tears on both sides. Not being able to recognise or remember loved ones, how cruel is that? You have conveyed many emotions in your lines, which get through to your readers, in this realistic and touching write. Well done.
My mother in law, whom I had known for less than six months , locked her husband out because she tho.. read moreMy mother in law, whom I had known for less than six months , locked her husband out because she thought he was running gangs and prostitutes out or her house. she wouldn't let my wife in or him, but would only let me in and let me take her to the hospital. Not sure if it was because I played in her sandbox and they were just frustrated or what. Strange what happens with that stuff.
6 Years Ago
How tragic. It is devastating for the family as well as the sufferer. Dreadful thing for you all to .. read moreHow tragic. It is devastating for the family as well as the sufferer. Dreadful thing for you all to cope with.
This is absolutely extraordinary! I think I just swallowed my gum. Wow, Crowley...wow!
Posted 6 Years Ago
6 Years Ago
I wrote this with that very thing in mind....I want to make Kelly swallow her gum...lol. Thanks for .. read moreI wrote this with that very thing in mind....I want to make Kelly swallow her gum...lol. Thanks for the awesome review!!!
Where oh where does this brilliance come from? There is so much with these riddled thoughts...there is so much in this riddled life...Of course the first verse is my favorite...maybe you ll be Frank the singing Sage!lol
Posted 6 Years Ago
6 Years Ago
Alzheimer's sucks...but I truly wonder how they feel inside...
Like to hang out with other writers and see what's what. Have met a lot of good people on this and other sites through the years. Decided to come back and do a little posting and reading. Hit me up i.. more..