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Silence of My Mother's Eyes

Dull from age even her eyes can no longer tell a story,
Alzheimer’s disease silenced her mind - I’m so sorry.



Written August 11, 2012
For Black Eyed Susan's contest
"Silence"
Placed 2nd in contest

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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 8/29/2012 8:18:00 PM
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    This hurts the heart......but so beautifully written.

    Ramage Avatar Lee Ramage Date: 8/30/2012 10:54:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks for reading my work and taking the time to comment Carrie. Lee
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 8/29/2012 9:48:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your win in Black Eyed Susan's "Silence Please" contest Lee. Love, Carol

    Ramage Avatar Lee Ramage Date: 8/29/2012 6:08:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks for reading my word Carol, your comments are appreciated. Lee
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 8/27/2012 2:47:00 PM
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    so sad..a scary fate all around too, hard on everyone! BIG hugs Light & Love
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    Joann Grisetti
    Date: 8/26/2012 3:17:00 PM
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    Congratulations on your silent win. Alheimer's is so hard fr everyone.
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    Tim Ryerson
    Date: 8/26/2012 3:02:00 PM
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    Oh my, Lee...what a touching and sad entry... both my grandparents were cursed by this disease...hope they find a cure or a vaccine soon...Congratulations - Tim
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    Linda-Marie SweetHeart
    Date: 8/26/2012 11:16:00 AM
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    congrats Lee on a wonderful win for a most poignant couplet so true luv .. hope all is well with u ..
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 8/26/2012 6:32:00 AM
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    Congratulations Lee, this is very sad though xx
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    Vicky Tsiluma
    Date: 8/26/2012 6:06:00 AM
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    wow...this is...this definition of silence takes the price - Alzheimer is a robber of words. Congrats on your win!
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    Maria Paz Samelo
    Date: 8/25/2012 11:39:00 PM
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    great write from a great poet...Congrats Lee
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    Yesha Shah
    Date: 8/25/2012 10:17:00 PM
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    Oh! that was very touching. Congrats on a great win!
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 8/25/2012 9:04:00 PM
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    LEE;-) congratulations with your awesome entry In Susan's " SILENCE " contest. take care~ PD
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    S.Jagathsimhan Nair
    Date: 8/25/2012 7:01:00 PM
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    Very sad indeed..congrats..thanx for the visit! Jag
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    Joseph May
    Date: 8/25/2012 6:49:00 PM
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    ...a devastating disease...congrats on the win...
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    Joy Wellington
    Date: 8/25/2012 4:55:00 PM
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    Wow... a compelling write indeed, that tells a sad story. I can relate as my mother had alzheimer's disease for years and when it got worse, that dull stare was scary, not knowing what was going on in her sweet mind. I am saddened by this reminder. I loved her so. A good write, however. Congrats on a well deserved win. One love. Joy Wells
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 8/25/2012 2:14:00 PM
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    Great work that you have penned..Alzheimer's Disease is a stealer of great minds..Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 8/25/2012 12:48:00 PM
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    Poignant poem on this horrible disease. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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    Kim Merryman
    Date: 8/25/2012 12:16:00 PM
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    So sad! Congrats on your win. Love, Kim
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    Joyce Johnson
    Date: 8/25/2012 11:02:00 AM
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    And so am I. Sorry that is. Such a pitiless disease. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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    harry horsman
    Date: 8/15/2012 7:10:00 AM
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    been there Lee, so profound is this.
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    David Williams
    Date: 8/12/2012 4:32:00 PM
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    lee, very powerful..david
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    Joann Grisetti
    Date: 8/11/2012 8:40:00 PM
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    A sorrowful couplet about a growing problem.


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