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Alzheimers - Love Without Hope

She sits alone with her distant stare
He visits daily but she is unaware.
No future hopes to speak thereof
Yet still husband, wife, and deep true love. 

Love Without Hope Contest
Sponsor Sara Kendrick

Copyright © Mark Woods | Year Posted 2016

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April 17, 2016 at 10:10 AM

ALZ, is a terrible affliction. Losing golden memories, know knowing loved ones as one is about to pass on. I've been studying this black plague. So close to home it is for me.. Fav'ing your fine poem! A7

April 17, 2016 at 1:15 PM

I'm always so concerned that this disease will claim me. It runs n the family and it is a petrifying feeling. I hope all is well take care Robert.

Poet Destroyer A

April 7, 2016 at 3:28 PM

Thanxs Mark for the reply... ; - )... pd

April 7, 2016 at 6:39 PM

Heading into autumn here and it's been so busy thru the summer months. I do apologise profusely for my slackness in replying. I've had this week off following my daughter at a sporting event so hopefully I've caught up with most. Fingers eyes and toes crossed . : )

Poet Destroyer A

April 6, 2016 at 11:27 PM

Mark, Congrats on your "Love Without Hope" win ... LINDA

April 7, 2016 at 2:41 PM

Thank you PD.

April 5, 2016 at 12:21 PM

How honestly truthful, Mark! Congrats on your great placement!

April 7, 2016 at 2:44 PM

Gudday Balveen. Thank you I was just lucky to have a story to inspire me. : )

Shirley Rebstock

April 3, 2016 at 2:47 PM

Very touching & honors those who love like this

April 7, 2016 at 3:17 PM

Hi Shirley this type of love is beautiful.

Connie Marcum Wong

April 2, 2016 at 10:21 PM

This is heartbreaking Mark. So beautifully written! Congratulations on your top win! #7 ;)

April 7, 2016 at 2:48 PM

Thankyou Connie. I can still remember that stare from my grandmother. It's a subject I have some familiarity with.

April 2, 2016 at 7:12 AM

Very lovely words x

April 2, 2016 at 5:03 PM

Cheers Wendy. : )

Dineen Williams Gault

April 2, 2016 at 4:40 AM

Forgot the 7...

Dineen Williams Gault

April 2, 2016 at 4:40 AM

Just perfect for the contest. A love that remains even though memory fails, sorrowful and beautiful at the same time. Congratulations!

April 2, 2016 at 5:02 PM

Thank you Dineen. That love you speak of is an inspiration.

April 2, 2016 at 1:08 AM

A sad reality for many ... I've never encountered it myself, but my best friend had a grandparent that suffered through this. Not only with the forgetful memory, but she also reverted back to a more childlike state, unaware of how old she was. Congrats on your winning poem!

April 2, 2016 at 3:14 AM

Thank you Timothy. No its not nice and hopefully one day the medical profession find a way to beat it.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

April 2, 2016 at 12:00 AM

Congrats on great win with this lovely write Mark..

April 2, 2016 at 3:19 AM

Cheers Doc : )

Andrea Dietrich

April 1, 2016 at 7:41 PM

yours is brilliant. Congrats on this well deserved win

April 2, 2016 at 3:11 AM

Some stories can be immense without saying a lot. This somehow fell together favourably

April 1, 2016 at 5:23 PM

Loving words and great win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

April 2, 2016 at 3:09 AM

Thank you Joyce.

April 1, 2016 at 5:04 PM

such a moving poem Mark congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

April 2, 2016 at 4:43 AM

My mum has memory issues caused by a fall in 2009 but there is a dementia unit in the care home she is in - I hope and pray I NEVER have to walk through those doors to see her:-( hugs Jan xx

April 2, 2016 at 3:08 AM

Rods comment above is quite moving and unfortunately for some this an all to personal journey.

April 1, 2016 at 11:49 AM

Congratulations Mark...

April 2, 2016 at 3:06 AM

Cheers Charlie

Stephen Pennell

April 1, 2016 at 10:07 AM

terrible illness , cruel beyond the pail , great take on the theme well done :-)

April 1, 2016 at 11:36 AM

I've thought about this often and I would just about prefer to die from anything else but Alzheimers. I wouldn't want my family to suffer, because they are the ones that it affects the most.

April 1, 2016 at 9:59 AM

Very moving. Congratulations for the win...

April 1, 2016 at 11:38 AM

Thank you Probir. : )

April 1, 2016 at 7:55 AM

Your poem was awesome, creative and unique. You did a wonderful job with the topic “Love Without Hope” ..Congratulations on your placement..Sara..Alzheimer's Disease steals away memories for so many people..It is hard for the family to watch their love one decline both mentally and physically.

April 1, 2016 at 11:23 AM

Thankyou Sara for hosting this competition and for the placement. I've had first hand experience of this horrible disease, watching my grandmother decline. The Alzheimer's charity, is one I put my hand into my pocket for, very quickly.

Hansteven Selfa

April 1, 2016 at 7:45 AM

This is so brilliant Mark! Truly a great work! Congratulations! I hope I'll furthermore see beautiful works like this! :) -HANS

April 1, 2016 at 11:27 AM

Cheers Hansteven. They come and go, and I hope I can pen some more good ones.

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