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The author's experience as a Hospice volunteer inspired this poem.
Visiting the Alzheimer's Patient �� He never knows my name... first impressions queued,�� then consigned to riddle.� �� We're tablemates in the lunchroom, each Monday a buffet of�blank stares. �� When I feed him, others smile at the irony; I'm not on his menu. � I probe the fog, ask of here and now.� He answers from there and then, a sliver of wit only he can see. � �
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Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 30, 2005

My grandmother was like that. Offer food and she would open her mouth. Otherwise, she just smiled at some inside joke. Her death brought my father and uncle back together.

Ron

Reviewed by The Smoking Poet

Reviewed on July 30, 2005

Succint and wonderful. A simplicity that fools at first, but then, hits target: bull's eye. Well done.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 6, 2005

Robert,

Heartbreaking. Alzheimer's is the cruelest disease--I took care of many a patient with this condition.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on December 9, 2003

Oh Robert,
This deeply touched
my heart...
It brought back some
memories of my dearly
departed grandmother...

Excellent write, on a
sad reality...

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on December 9, 2003

Robert I know this story well...my mother was an alzheimers patient until she passed away this past Easter.....this poem is so real...I can just feel I am there again...all the blank looks...one minute after I got there she had already forgotten that I was there...didnt know me...I fed her...did her nails...played puzzles with her..It is a very sad thing to see a loved on in that atmosphere...but she needed the medical care...she couldnt stay in our home any longer...it is a horrible disease..I think it is wonderful that you work with them...and that you wrote this poem...thanks for it...floria

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on December 9, 2003

So sad when someone has Alzheimer's; I have seen its cruel effect on people, and it is absolutely heart-shattering! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears < Poweful, effective write! Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on December 8, 2003

A very wonderful and fitting write to a much misunderstood condition. Many thanks to you in the kindness you show.
Allen

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on December 8, 2003

Stark and effective writing. Your description is excellent.

Gina

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