Suzanna, what I like about your poetry is that is as much or more a reflection inward than outward. Like a good poet, you use the outward to discuss the inward, and remind of us what we have and what we have to look forward to. Thank you for writing such beautiful words.
Thank you so much. The images of the Memory Care unit of the Jewish Life Center from 2022 are still close to the surface. What lives were lived by these gentle people sitting in a wheelchair circle with my mother-in-law? What would they want to tell us about life? Your wonderful poem reminds me to go and enjoy my walk to the kitchen, my choice of coffee or tea, my recognizing the NBC morning news crew, my ability to get dressed and take a shower in the home I love, while joking with my husband about events to come. Blessings to all who no longer have these small life pleasures.
This powerful poem strikes me as one of the best descriptions of dementia I've ever read -- in prose or verse. Thank you. And keep the poems coming!
Thank you, Chuck. I appreciate the feedback and encouragement. A painful subject.
Suzanna, what I like about your poetry is that is as much or more a reflection inward than outward. Like a good poet, you use the outward to discuss the inward, and remind of us what we have and what we have to look forward to. Thank you for writing such beautiful words.
Thank you so much for the comment, Charles. I am so glad these poems speak to you. Happy New Year!
Thank you. Very poignant and reality for so many
Thank you, Terry.
Beautifully written, Suzanna
Thank you, Ed. Happy New Year!
This is true and touching
Thank you, Diane.
Thank you so much. The images of the Memory Care unit of the Jewish Life Center from 2022 are still close to the surface. What lives were lived by these gentle people sitting in a wheelchair circle with my mother-in-law? What would they want to tell us about life? Your wonderful poem reminds me to go and enjoy my walk to the kitchen, my choice of coffee or tea, my recognizing the NBC morning news crew, my ability to get dressed and take a shower in the home I love, while joking with my husband about events to come. Blessings to all who no longer have these small life pleasures.
Agree. Powerful and somewhat sweet.