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Alzheimer's Withered Mind

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Alzheimer's

progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.

lurch out of a haze shaking withered wisp of mind~ memories of youth 1/27/2020 Poetry Contest: Senryu on Mind Sponsored by: Jenish Somadas

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Date: 2/5/2020 10:52:00 AM

Great poem Eve on such a terrible disease. Congrats on your win. Hugs

Date: 2/5/2020 4:22:00 AM

- Congratulations Eve, on a well done 3rd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Date: 2/4/2020 11:11:00 PM

Eve, So touching - so wonderfully expressed! My mother-in-law had Alzheimer's. You described this horrible disease perfectly. Congratulation!

Date: 2/4/2020 3:24:00 PM

You wrote very well on a topic so widespread in our world today. It's very sad how many people are getting this dread disease. Congrats on the win

Date: 2/4/2020 7:32:00 AM

Excellent senryu Eve ~

Date: 2/4/2020 12:41:00 AM

Congratulations, Eve on your win. Yes, it is dreadful.

Date: 2/4/2020 12:31:00 AM

withered wisp of mind.. Fantastic poetic expression about mental deterioration.. Congrats on your great win in the contest Eve..

Date: 1/27/2020 2:14:00 PM

Everyone has great memories - if only they could remember them! But once a page is turned, only love remains! Aloha! Rico

Date: 1/27/2020 1:45:00 PM

I wrote a poem about dementia recently.. so i understand this ... great senryu..

Date: 1/27/2020 11:27:00 AM

This is exactly write!

Date: 1/27/2020 8:14:00 AM

Well penned, Eve.

Date: 1/27/2020 3:20:00 AM

I've known many who have had it Eve, that person lost forever. Only a few early memories remain. A terrible affliction for sure. Tom