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My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease when I was 18 years old. Over the course of the past 10 years she has slowly left us all alone. Her memories of us have left her, although mine of her have not.
My poem is about some of those special memories that I have of her and of how very much I miss her.
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Pat
Thank you Tara. My Mom had alzhimers so she also died twice. The second time was a blessing. Enjoy your memories, and keep writing.
Cindy
I have a Mom just like your Grandma who like yours is "in there" somewhere, but can't come out to play. I didn't even get to say goodbye, because by the time I knew she was leaving, it was like it was too late. Your poem is so touching and I thank you for sharing your pain and love. Hold your Grandma's hand. I like to believe that somehow they know we're there.
kam
wow. thats beutiful in a way, but sad in another. such a bad thing sorry
marie
how very very sad,but at least you remember your grandma in all her glory,god bless you,her mind will never die as long as you keep it alive in safe keeping with your very prescious memories
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Missing Grandma |
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I have a grandma . . . who hugs, kisses, smiles and says, "My, how you've grown" whenever she sees me. but not anymore . . . I have a grandma . . . who plays in the creek at deer camp and helps me catch Cray fish without going eeewww. but not anymore . . . I have a grandma . . . who can teach me how to play solitaire three different ways and not snitch if I cheat. but not anymore . . . I have a grandma . . . who tells the most wonderful stories, snorts when she laughs, and has a joke with four punch lines. but not anymore . . . I have a grandma . . . who comes to my tea parties, plays dress up and always lets me be the queen. but not anymore . . . I have a grandma . . . who drives a sporty purple car, very fast just to make me and my sister laugh out loud. but not anymore . . . I have a grandma . . . who has Alzheimer's disease, doesn't know my name or even say, "My how you've grown" when she sees me but she's not my grandma . . . I want her to let my grandma come out to play. |
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danielle
this poem is fantastic for all the children who have lost there nan's its gergous
melissa
I loved the poem. Very sad, but true.
nurul
I love it so much. My grandma passed away when i was sitting for my examination only god knows how much i love her. shes everything. ur poems put my situation into a nice piece of rhythm. shes suffering of cancer. losing lots of bloods everyday. each time her tumour bleeds. aniway to all of you who lost love ones may they rest in peace and those with granny treasure them while u can. believe me it is never a regret to love them. be strong yeah. have faith
LINDA
i just like to say. that i really injoy all of the poetry. that i have read. i loved marilyn. her poetry really dose bless me. and i did have a mother in law. that she did not even know her sons. and what really hurt. were that she did not even remember her grandchildren. she used to laugh and injoy life. but somewhere down the road. her mind started to go bad. and she were never the same again. she went home to be with our presicous lord in 2001. and my father in law passed away this past july. so keep up the good work that god has given you. with all the beautiful poetry. and may god blessing be with you alway. in christ love. linda.
armetta
That is a very toching poem my grandma is my life and i know how it feels to have a grandparent not no who you are anymore
heather
i really liked that poem that happened to me too you know i am now 23 but that was really good
yvette
wow! this poem went in deep in my heart it even made me cry because thats kind of the same thing that is happening to me right now.
Annabell
This poem really mad me sad to read it, My grandma is now at the last vital stage of Alzheimers so i know how the poet feels. xx
janice
i know how you feel just two days ago my grandmama past away and some time i think is just a bad dream but is not i wish shell come back to me
lily
My grandma got a broken neck this is exacly how she is i love this poem!
Alyssa
I loved your poem it really touched me see my mammaw just passed in january, and I'm not dealing with it to well, cause she was more than my grandma, she was my mom, my teacher, my bestfriend, my hero, and I didn't realize just how much I depended on her until she was gone, it also kills me that my two girls will never meet the person who meant the most to me.
bethan
when i wos on holdy my grandpa fond me and broke the nows to mei wos so agrey that she did in that way i wont to kill my seve but i now we will meet a gen sume time
Monica
This poem is very nice, realistic and sad. I am a 30 year old woman, her 1st grandchild of 22 the youngest are 2 years old and my grandma is 77 years old. She got diagnosed with Alhzeimer just a few months back. She stills remember all of us, but forgets many other things. The doctor told us that eventually she will not remember us either. This is a poem that touched me deaply because eventually I will want my grandma to come out and play.
veronica
I just love this poem. It bought great memories and tears. I cried as I read it along with the other comments that was posted. I remembered my grandmother and the person she used to be. My grandmother was diagnosed with alzheimer's last year but I think she was showing symptoms back in 2004 when I used to call her and she would slurr her words and repeat herself but I didn't know until last year. Now when I call her, I never know what kind of day she's having cuz of the way her mind is. I sure miss her alot! and I know just where you are coming from and I feel for you. Just keep your chin up and remember all the good times you and your grandmother had. ok. and I'll do the same. We'll be ok.
Sarah
I loved it. It really touched me because my Grandmother just died of the same thing.
thomas
I't make me thank about my grandma that i love a lot. She is the best grandma. if you can writ me back You'e Friend Thomas Frye
jan
MY GRANDMA ALSO HAS THE SAME THING FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS. SHE DIED TWO WEEKS AGO. SO I KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. BUT JUST REMEMBER SHE IS STILL YOUR GRANDMA SHE JUST DOES NOT REMEMBER THAT BUT YOU DO AND THAT IS WHAT COUNTS.
Kristan
I loved it, but how do u write poems on the internet to get published?
vikki
I liked this poem because it really tells it how it is. I am going threw this with my mom and I feel the same way.
alanna
My grandma is in the hospital right now she just got cancer again for the 3rd time. This was a really good poem.
lisa
After reading this is was in tears, as i had a grandma who died of Alzheimer's in '2000'. Im in my teenage years and she was always there to help me through tough times in life and to make me laugh, i always hoped she would help me through these tough teenage years.
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