Sepia Days

Really like the ending Tina, the whole thing is full of details K x

Thanks, Kahdai.

Pleased you liked;)

Tina x

Old age is something I look forward to, but not the
aching body and the arthrits, so sad when loved ones
have to go through this. I am almost in that room
with you. Very real poem.
Jenny.

Thanks a mint, Jenny. And I too would second your sentiments about old age;-)

Tina

A fine grained portait, delicate and moving atb Lena xx

I know the feeling when my nan was lying dying in hospital i spoke to her and she thought i was my father - i guess he was the one she really wanted to see. i didn't have the heart to tell her that i wasn't him. Your poem touched an old memory.
its very well written.
;)

Your words always highly valued, Lena, and I thank you for them;-)

Tina xx

Thanks so much for reading, darkenwolf.

The first such experience I had was with my mother who had early onset Alzheimers from the age of just 50.

I am heartened that I touched a memory for you, but I hope, not too painfully.

Tina;-)

not really painful - it gave her such pleasure to think i was my father and it didn't really cost me anything.
Its disheartening to know that they are still there inside their mind but they just can't find any of the windows or the doors...
Keep up the good work.

Absolutely beautiful, Tina - a touching and tender portrait. Well done on the cherry ;)

Magic xxx

Magic - thank you so much;-) More than appreciated.

Hope your week is going well.

Tina xxx

Hi Tina,
Just wanted to say congratulations on the cherry,
well deserved.
Jenny.

How kind of you to pop back, Jennifer. Thank you, so much;-)

Tina

Lovely poem and very moving. A pleasure to read.

yes a truly beautiful and very moving poem. Like I have said before you seem to give the feeling to the reader. Thank you so much. My Mother had Alzeimers as well and died in her home 81 years old last December.
pia ;)

My thanks to you for reading and for commenting so kindly;-)

Tina

So sorry about your mother, pia. Both my mother and my aunt fell prey to Alzheimers. It is such a cruel disease but hopefully they will find a cure in the not too distant future.

Thank you for reading and for your empathy.

Tina;-)

I work in that sort of area and it's really good to see you writing about it. Says so much more than any textbook or leaflet can. Well done!

Rob

Thanks so much for that, Rob. And, of course, keep up the good work yourself;-)

Tina

Conveys so much in the detail, touching poem.

Shirley - much appreciated;-)

Tina

Really enjoyed this, Tina. My grandmother suffers from Alzheimers and I can fully relate to this piece. Each time I visit her I have to remind her of who I am over and over again. When she remembers, it's beautiful. Then she forgets again five minutes later, but even though she doesn't know who I am, she's still happy to have me sit by her and hold her hand. So glad you put this up, it's made me want to go see her more often. Congrats on the cherry :)

Rachel xx

Rachel - my thanks to you for reading and sharing your more than evocative memories.

Tina xx

I particularly liked the last verse : very evocative !

Thanks Hilary. Much appreciated;-)

Tina

Excellent

:--) xxx

David, great to hear from you;-)

Thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed.

Tina xxx

lots of catching up today :)