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Alone In a Hospital Room - An Alzheimer's Song

Don’t you remember, love, how we danced that first night; beneath the sun’s rays, toes dipping in the cooling sand, to the tune of our favorite song – with me humming the best I could – (I sounded terrible, but you told me I sounded divine, remember?) while falling all over myself, and your delicate feet; and you, trying so hard not to laugh as I made such a fool of myself! Did you ever think we would go from being love-sick teenagers dancing on the beach, to a couple of old-timers reminiscing about our best years – our long ago days together? Honey? Sweetheart, please… If there is any part of that teenage girl left within that beautiful head of yours…please; please, just look in my eyes as you once did… look at me, sweetheart… Don’t you remember? My love, do you hear? They’re playing our favorite song… *Inspired by Izzy Gumbo's Solfege Contest I really hope I did this right! :)

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Date: 2/28/2014 11:07:00 AM
Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for making my day. I have found it pleasurable to always begin the weekend with Poetrysoup because poets like you and poems like this do not disappoint. Have a lovely weekend
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Date: 4/24/2012 6:09:00 AM
The longing here is so well expressed. Thank you. Kathy
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Date: 1/22/2012 11:30:00 AM
Awesome - very touching poem. I appreciate the feelings expressed. It appears you have not posted any poem for last two years, Kristin. There must be a reason for such long absence. Please let the family of PoetrySoup know. Love. -Mohammad
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Date: 3/5/2010 5:52:00 AM
Dear Kristin, This Superb POEM Moves Me a Beautiful Show of YOUR Talent My Prayers for a Return to the SOUP YOUR Liege ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 2/21/2010 3:50:00 PM
Dear Kristin, I often think how hurt the one with Alzheimer"s must feel when they go "Beyond" and ask How could I not Remember Such LOVE Did the ones I LOVE know it was not me but the Mind in a moment of fragile memory A very Strong Write for a Sad Defect of the Mind Excellent Presentation I hope this note Finds YOU and YOURS in Good Health but I wonder as YOU have not POSTED in 8 Months My Prayers are with YOU YOUR Liege ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 1/15/2010 4:00:00 AM
Hi Kristen, When looking for something that really touches me, I find it always leads me back to you. Hope all is well in your world. Thinking of you. Lainie
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Date: 12/8/2009 10:04:00 AM
Kristin, Memory loss is a devastating experience... on both sides... or maybe just on the intact thoughts. But there are good sides of it. Every day is a new day. Every pain is gone forever. Every moment can be joyful (or not if alone...) This is a sad poem. A premature loss that leaves loved ones alone before... Love to you. Where have you been Kristin? (soup mail) Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 8/18/2009 12:28:00 PM
Hello dear Kristin....don't know if you ever check the Soup these days...but just wanted to wish you well, and say that we miss you. Hope your writing is going well! And hope all the little ones are doing great, and you too, of course! :) Love, Carrie
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Date: 6/30/2009 9:50:00 PM
This is very cute, love that....reminds me of the notebook, and I hope all is well with you, Kristin.:) You never lose your touch with words. Love, Sara:)
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Date: 6/29/2009 4:07:00 PM
Soulful. Reminds me of Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me Till the End of Love," but yours is a lot lighter in tone.
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Date: 6/26/2009 4:57:00 AM
"Hope you did it right? Kristin, how could you ever do anything wrong? I'm getting caught up on communicating. How are you? I've been rewriting a novel and so am not able, with my lousy eye sight, to read everybody. I see you're not posting as much as usual. What are you doing with that enormous talent? Love, daver
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Date: 6/9/2009 5:26:00 PM
Wonderfully described reflection upon such an unfortunate illness~As only few such as "Yourself" can do~For I could feel "Your Precious Heart & Soul" within every word!!:)~Yet luckily for "You & Your Husband," you have many more years to gather in, before ever having to worry about such as this sorrows befalling!!? "Beautifully Penned & Expressed Emotions Kristin!!":)~"As Always, Love & Warmth To 'You All,' John!!":) ~
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Date: 6/6/2009 3:43:00 PM
Excellent write Kristin, all the very best in the compo>James
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Date: 6/6/2009 8:53:00 AM
Well you did it right from my vantage point ... smile ... awesome tribute to a subject that may touch us all !! When I lose things or forget names my heart freezes in horror of this disease. I do lots and lots of crossword puzzles and sudoku in the hope it will stave off what I never want to experience. Wonderful writing here, Kristin!!
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Date: 5/31/2009 8:32:00 AM
This is a great poem of free-floating verse. I like the way that the narrative doesn't attempt to emote the reader but takes us into an experience. I wish more writers would realise that poetry is about finding your own way as the reader. This is a brilliant poem whether you 'did it right' or not
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Date: 5/31/2009 2:15:00 AM
B E A U T I F U L---charma
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Date: 5/30/2009 11:49:00 PM
Best wishes with this one Kristion.Rgds Brian
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Date: 5/30/2009 3:55:00 PM
FYI - my late husband was Aquarius and I'm a Moon Child, so I can relate to your comments! Love, CD
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Date: 5/30/2009 3:51:00 PM
I have no idea if it is done right because I do not under the contest :( However, your poem is wonderful, and very sad, like a scene in a movie. Good luck! Love, Shar
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Date: 5/30/2009 3:46:00 PM
I don't know if it is done right but your poem is done exactly like the doctor ordered....this is so beautiful and sad...I was into your words my friend....the ending is gorgeous....can dudes use gorgeous?...LOL
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Date: 5/30/2009 3:31:00 PM
Wow, Kristin! Loved the way you ended this delightful remembrance of younger days. How wonderful that your "favorite song" continues to play after all the years. Great poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/30/2009 3:28:00 PM
Sounds like a love that grew over the years. I hope everything ended well. I liked your poem. Sara
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Date: 5/30/2009 2:56:00 PM
Wow...Kristin....you did this so well.....I too, wasn't sure exactly how to do this contest justice.....but I think you nailed it beautifully!!!
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Date: 5/30/2009 2:47:00 PM
Kristin, this is a beatiful, but heartbreaking poem. Wonderfully expressed yearning for connection! Best of luck in the contest! Donna
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