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Alzheimer's

One, two... who are you? Three, four... been here before? Five, six... I'm all mixed Seven, eight... wish I knew when I ate Nine, ten... are you my friend? Eleven, twelve... am I in hell? Thirteen, fourteen... I love green Fifteen, sixteen... my name's Kathleen Seventeen, eighteen... is my face clean? Nineteen, twenty... they feed me plenty One, two... who are you? Three, four... been here before? © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 12/7/2022 2:27:00 PM

Such a sad disease! Such a tough thing to endure for the one suffering from it and the families involved. Always, Laura

Carol Eastman

Date: 12/30/2012 5:41:00 PM

A couple of family members had it before they passed away... sad but true. My epilepsy is not grande mal. Mine is called absentia... I get lost, forgetful, and couldn't remember who I was over the years a few times. But I'm lucky... I always come back. They zap my brain with apace maker every 25 minutes to keep me on keel... And I don't feel a thing. But my voice turns to a whisper for 45 seconds... I can't remember faces well and flip names, and stretch to find words...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/29/2012 4:46:00 PM

If you think yor name is Kathleen you definately have a problem Jack. Well written and unfortunately true for so many. Both my Grandparents were victims of this disorder.

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/30/2012 5:01:00 AM

Two of my sisters were also victims of this disorder before they passed away. What a sad way to end a life.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 12/29/2012 2:43:00 PM

This sounds funny, but it's true. It happens a lot. my mom had it and some other people that I know. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/30/2012 4:59:00 AM

This was an attempt to illustrate the confused mind of an Alzheimer patient. A very sad way to end a loving and productive life. Love Jack

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/29/2012 11:41:00 AM

oh my, indeed you captured the idea!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/30/2012 4:55:00 AM

Thank you Andrea! All the best for 2013!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/29/2012 9:01:00 AM

very sad but very cleverly done.

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/29/2012 9:15:00 AM

Thank you dear Ilene... Jack xox

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 12/29/2012 7:37:00 AM

You made it too funny, Jack. I know it's not a funny subject. Oh, my gosh, just think not knowing your loved ones and your surroundings. It's awful. How do they process thoughts when everything does not make sense or connect? Shaking my head on this one!

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/29/2012 9:14:00 AM

This was not meant to be humorous in the least but a sad look at how the mind is so tragically affected by this horrible disease. I'm really sorry if you misunderstood my intention here. Two of my sisters were stricken with this devastating disease so I've been exposed to it first hand. Once again, I'm sorry! Jack