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Mirror of Memories

I no longer recognise the person staring back at me Reflections of my life are firmly held in the past Just a distant memory I feel so frustrated Locked in an empty world Looking back at who I used to be But the person I see is a stranger I have flashbacks of happier days Then the mirror cracks Anger Frustration These feelings rise to the surface But I don’t think anybody understands They simply nod and smile and hold my hand Contest:- Mirror of Memories Alzheimer's Sponsor:- Tammy Reams 12th November 2015

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Skat A

Date: 11/28/2015 2:48:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your well-deserved win in Tammy's contest. <3 ForEver SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2015 2:51:00 PM

Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Rizwana Bhurani

Date: 11/28/2015 10:24:00 AM

a difficult situation portrayed with ease....quiet a feat....best wishes

Jan Allison
Date: 11/28/2015 10:25:00 AM

Thanks Rizwana:-) hugs Jan xx

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

Date: 11/27/2015 4:08:00 AM

Simply nod and smile and hold my hand..mmmm...thought provoking..congrats on the win :) god bless

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2015 6:41:00 AM

Thanks Remnants:-) hugs jan xx

Tammy Reams

Date: 11/26/2015 11:21:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan and thank you for entering into my contest! Strong emotions in this write.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/27/2015 2:06:00 AM

Thanks for a great contest Tammy:-) hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/14/2015 7:09:00 AM

We have to treat the little girl inside you to some gifts, but the giver must be the older you. Not an easy thing to arrange. Soup mail coming.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2015 7:15:00 AM

It was incredibly hard to write this poem Duke imagining what it is like to have Alzheimer's or any form of dementia - a friend's dad suffered - I would ask after him and be told' he doesn't recognise me but he seems happy in his own little world' - simply heartbreaking for those left to remember how this person was:-( hugs Jan xx

Caleb Lo

Date: 11/13/2015 6:15:00 PM

Beautiful. This brings up a lot of feelings. It can be tough at times.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 6:17:00 PM

Sure can Caleb - my mum has memory issues but not dementia - it was very difficult to write from the perspective of a sufferer of Alzheimer's:-( hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/13/2015 1:22:00 PM

It was tough seeing my father going through this Jan. Brings fear of this happening to me but I guess I wouldn't know.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 1:29:00 PM

It is the family that suffer so much Tim - I am lucky mum has short term memory issues but not dementia - i hope she doesn't deteriorate - dementia is so heartbreaking:-( hugs jan xx

Kevin Leake

Date: 11/13/2015 10:28:00 AM

Second one I've read today Jan, Must be a contest, I think you potrayed the reflections good!! Best Wishes for the contest Kevin

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 12:04:00 PM

Yes its a contest on Alzheimer's:-( hugs jan xx

James Inman

Date: 11/13/2015 8:51:00 AM

Jan, Wonderful write. I don't think any one could know how someone feels unless they are going through this themselves, then I wonder how they can understand it. I believe there may be a small window during the progression of the condition when there is self recognition of what is happening to them, otherwise I believe they are oblivious to there condition.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 8:56:00 AM

I think you are so right there - early dementia must be so frustrating where you are aware of what is happening but I have seen it where the person is locked in their own 'little world' and it is the family that have the trauma of 'losing' the person before they have passed away:-( such a cruel disease:-( hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/13/2015 8:36:00 AM

A very effective piece Jan. Good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 8:39:00 AM

Thanks Richard:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/13/2015 7:23:00 AM

If we do not love the reflection in the mirror how can we expect others to love us as we are? Haha! Beautiful writing with a lot of profound messages, dear Jan! Good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/13/2015 12:47:00 AM

Just a tough topic, but a good poem, Jan - and I admit I wonder what people diagnosed with Alzheimer think. You made a creative and probable guess that is thought provoking to me ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 3:51:00 AM

Mum doesn't have Alzheimer but has memory issues - the frustration is so evident to see:-( hugs Janxx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/12/2015 9:11:00 PM

Jan, you captured the mindset of someone suffering from Alzheimer's Disease very good. I sensed the feeling of somenne trying so hard to remember who they are, and being so frustrated because no one understands. Great job! Best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis 7

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2015 3:50:00 AM

Thanks Alexis - it is a heartbreaking situation I hope I am never affected:-( hugs Jan xx