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LOST HERO - POTD

He had always been her hero She his golden child The youngest and only girl of five children He was completely beguiled He loved and treated each equally A good man to them all He was kind ,loving and protective To them he was ten feet tall She loved him like no other A bond never to break He ….would always be her hero Her ….his treasured child of grace Now she sits in a chair opposite him Her eyes welled with tears Angrily he asks her “Who are you”? “What are you doing here”?

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/2/2023 3:42:00 PM

Hello Deb, It is sad when a parent is in that condition. It is hard when they do not remember who is speaking to them. Daarlenex

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/3/2023 4:39:00 AM

HHello Deb, Thank you I am well. How are you doing? I hope all is well with you. Darlenex

Deb M
Date: 2/2/2023 11:32:00 PM

Hi Darlene…it is very sad indeed….thankyou Darlene hope you are well ….Debx

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 1/25/2023 8:42:00 PM

This is most people's worst nightmare and so dreadfully cruel. Excellent poem, Deb X

Deb M
Date: 1/26/2023 4:05:00 AM

Thankyou Shirley….Debx

I Am Anaya

Date: 1/23/2023 3:49:00 PM

Within this dark disease, shines through precious thoughts of a hero who once loved her with all his heart! May her understanding help her through it. Belated congratulations on POTD, Deb! Hugs ~Anaya

Deb M
Date: 1/25/2023 6:13:00 AM

Thanks Anaya…Debx

Gary Radice

Date: 1/23/2023 12:32:00 AM

For some reason best known to myself I rarely visit the POTD page so belated congratulations on a very poignant piece. I need to visit this page more. :) Cheers - Gary

Deb M
Date: 1/25/2023 6:13:00 AM

Thanks Gary…Debx

Terry Ireland

Date: 1/22/2023 12:15:00 AM

Am so torn. I am within inches, so to speak, of finding my oldest friend of almost 70 years. Hr was tucked away in a care home with dementia 3 years ago. I don’t think I could bear what your fine poem says. Thank you for helping me decide. Congrats on POTD

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:30:00 AM

Oh Terry how sad for you and your friend…such a cruel disease. Im glad my poem helped you make a decision…..was meant to be! Thankyou…Debx

John Watt

Date: 1/21/2023 7:06:00 PM

Very moving and heartbreaking poem, Deb. For many a reality that nothing can prepare you for. Thank you for sharing your poetic thoughts regarding a challenging subject. Congrats on your POTD ~ John

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:26:00 AM

Hi John lovely to see you and thankyou for your lovely comment! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/21/2023 6:43:00 PM

Heartrending, Deb... Congrats on POTD. Blessings, gw

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:25:00 AM

Cheers B.B….thankyou…Debx

Constance La France

Date: 1/21/2023 3:46:00 PM

Deb, a beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:25:00 AM

Thankyou so much Constance.. I appreciate your comment….Debx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/21/2023 3:12:00 PM

We understand physical illness, as everyone has aches and pains- something to deal with. It's heartbreaking, when someone we love slowly fades away, mentally. Your thoughts touch my heart deeply and make my eyes misty. I'm placing this in my favorites. Life is fragile and I cherish each moment. Congratulations Deb, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:24:00 AM

You are so very gracious Brandy and l appreciate such lovely words….Debx

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/21/2023 12:05:00 PM

Poignant contemporary truth, sadly. Well crafted POTD to be sure, Deb. ~;o]

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:22:00 AM

Aww thanks Arlo….lovely comment…. Debx

Michael Tor

Date: 1/21/2023 9:31:00 AM

This is Heartfelt Deb. A while back I wrote a Poem titled. Do you remember me in your memory? When I read this it brought back the hurt of what alzheimers and Parkinsons does to our loved ones Congratulations on receiving POTD Debbie hope your feeling fine...

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:21:00 AM

Hi Michael lovely to see you again. Yes Terrible diseases so so sad! Thankyou…Debx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/21/2023 8:31:00 AM

The ravages of disease are difficult for all to bear. Congratulations on your POTD Deb. Linda

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:19:00 AM

Cheers Linda….appreciated! Debx

Valsa George

Date: 1/21/2023 8:26:00 AM

Dementia is progressive and it is a sad state when every memory gets deleted from the brain. A very touching poem. Congratulations Deb on your POTD

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:19:00 AM

Thankyou sweet Valsa….Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 1/21/2023 8:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, dear Deb, and for the love you show to others. So sad of an experience to go through. Your words were poetic and your message clear. We cannot know wjat they are experiencing, but we can be loving to them. Bless you my dear friend. Bill

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:18:00 AM

Bill…l have missed You! Lovely to get your comment and see your smiling face. All ok my friend? Debx

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/21/2023 8:01:00 AM

Oh, love this Deb, richly deserved. Harry

Deb M
Date: 1/21/2023 7:58:00 PM

Thankyou Harry….so happy to see you back my friend. I know the weather is so hot at the moment….too hot! Thank goodness for aircon!!! Debx

Michael Tor
Date: 1/21/2023 9:32:00 AM

Harry so great to see you back.....

Harry Horsman
Date: 1/21/2023 8:04:00 AM

Oh, 41.8 degrees (106 for our US friends.) here at Baldivis today, although only 39 in Perth.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/21/2023 7:48:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD! a moving and powerful write. Take Care, Paulette

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:17:00 AM

Thankyou Paulette for such kind words….Debx

Joseph May

Date: 1/21/2023 7:28:00 AM

A poignant write Deb, Congrats on POTD

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:16:00 AM

Thankyou so much Joseph….appreciated! Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/21/2023 7:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful/powerful write. So sad/true. Have a blessed day.............

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:15:00 AM

Thankyou so much Paula! Debx

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/21/2023 6:52:00 AM

Powerful poem. Congratulations for POTD :)

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:14:00 AM

Thankyou so much Heidi….Debx

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/21/2023 6:14:00 AM

The great sadness that you have so poignantly portrayed here is unfortunately shared by so many. You've touched many hearts with your beautiful poem Deb! Congratulations on your POTD honors xxoo

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:14:00 AM

Thanks Mike….always a pleasure Ha! Debx

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/21/2023 5:41:00 AM

Dementia, Alzheimer’s … so painful and sorrowful. Poignant write, Deb. Beautifully penned, congrats on POTD

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:13:00 AM

Thankyou U.S always appreciate your kind words….Debx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/21/2023 5:32:00 AM

I am so glad this was chosen as a POTD, Deb: Very deserving of this honor. It will tug at so many hearts. SuZ

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:12:00 AM

Aww thanks Suz for such a sweet comment….Debx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/21/2023 5:00:00 AM

BIG congrats on POTD, Deb. So true to life--your ending tugs the heart. Enjoy your day.

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:11:00 AM

Thankyou lovely Vijay! Debx

Jared Pickett

Date: 1/21/2023 4:12:00 AM

I can only hope and pray that my daughters view me in the way that you described him in that second stanza. I am kind, loving and protective and I do everything I can to be their hero. To appear ten feet tall. I love, love this write. It hits close to home for me. Well deserving of poem of the day. Props! Much love Asavvy1

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:11:00 AM

Just you writing this comment Jared says how very important your children are to you so l am sure they will see you that way! Nice to meet you and thankyou Jared… Debx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/21/2023 4:09:00 AM

Deb, an emotive poem, so sad but true to life when our loved ones are stricken with dementia or Alzheimer's. Congratulations on POTD!

Deb M
Date: 1/22/2023 3:08:00 AM

Thankyou so much Tania…Debx